How Camels Survive Without Water

How can a camel survive for weeks in a scorching desert without drinking any water?

The problem is extreme dehydration. For most animals, losing that much water is fatal.

But camels have three incredible biological solutions. First, their humps don't

store water—they store fat. Metabolizing this fat actually produces water.

Second, their red blood cells are oval-shaped, not circular, so they can flow

easily even when their blood thickens from dehydration. And the ultimate hack?

Their bodies can tolerate a massive drop in water levels—up to 40% of their body weight—before

it becomes dangerous. So they aren't carrying a water tank; their entire body is a survival machine.