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• Birth • Obituary • Anniversary Place it FREE in the: Desert Messenger! 928-916-4235 Got something to share? August 17, 2022 www.DesertMessenger.com 19 Camel Trivia Hi Jolly or Hadji Ali, also known as Philip Tedro, was an Ottoman sub- ject of Syrian and Greek parentage, and in 1856 became one of the fi rst camel drivers ever hired by the US Army to lead the camel driver ex- periment in the Southwest. Hi Jolly became a living legend until his death in Quartzsite, Arizona. Check out the The Hi Jolly National Mon- ument at the Cemetery, one of the most visited sites in Arizona! Camel Facts Camels are unique-looking crea- tures that are easily recognized be- cause of their humps. They live in the desert areas of Africa and Asia. There are 2 types of camel: Drom- edary, which has one hump, and Bactrian, which has two humps. Both types can be domesticated. Wild Bactrian camel is on the edge of extinction because domesticated variety eats all their food. Interesting Camel Facts: • Camels can reach 7 feet in height (at the hump) and weigh up to 1500 pounds. • They are specially adapted to the life in desert. Their eyes have three eyelids and two rows of eyelashes that prevent sand to enter their eyes. • Camel's ears are furry. Hairs keep the sand and dust away from their ears. Besides ears and eyes, their nos- trils prevent the sand from entering by closing in between two breaths. • Camel can move easily across the sand because of its specially de- signed feet. Camel's foot consists of two toes that spread when animal touches the ground and prevents sinking in the sand. • Camels are mostly famous for their humps. Most people believe that humps store water, but they actu- ally store fat, which animal uses as a source of energy when other food sources are not available. • Camel can survive without food and water long period of time. Most mammals would die if they lose 15% of their water (critical loss of water is called dehydration), but camel can lose of 20-25% water without becoming dehydrated. • When they fi nd water, they will drink as much as possible. They can drink up to 40 gallons of water at once. • Temperature of their body ranges from 34 (during the night) to 41 de- grees of Celsius (during the day). They will start sweating when temperature rise over 41 degrees of Celsius. • Camel's milk is rich in iron, vita- mins and minerals and it is healthier "You reclaim your power by loving what you were once taught to hate." ~Bryant H. McGill FREE Savings include our own American Standard Right Height Toilet ( $ 500 VALUE ) �EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST Only American Standard has OVER 150 years of experience and off ers the Liberation Walk-In Bathtub �SUPERIOR DESIGN Ultra low easy entry and exit design, wide door, built-in safety bar & textured fl oor provides a safer bathing experience �PATENTED QUICK DRAIN ® TECHNOLOGY �LIFETIME WARRANTY The ONLY Lifetime Warranty on the bath AND installation, INCLUDING labor backed by American Standard �44 HYDROTHERAPY JETS More than any other tub we've seen WALK-IN BATHTUB SALE! SAVE $ 1,500 00 Limited Time Off er–Call Today! 855-909-3822 Lifetime Warranty | Finance Options Available * Walk-In Tubs M A D E I N TH E U . S . A . W I T H U . S . & I M P O R T E D P A R T S is here for you! BONDED NOTARY PUBLIC • Mobile Notary Service • Professional Correspondence • Proof Reading • Copies Year Round Quartzsite Resident 562-682-7283 than cow's milk because it contains less fat. • Camels can run 40 miles per hour. When they are provoked, they spit greenish substance from their stom- ach. Also they can use all four legs to kick their opponent in self defense. • Camel needs to retain as much wa- ter as possible in its body, so it pro- duces urine that is dense as syrup and feces that is so dry, that it can be used as a fuel. • Camels were used in numerous wars (especially in desert areas) in the past because of their ability to travel long distances without water and food, because they can carry supplies and because they can be consumed when they become old or weak (camel's meat is used for food and fur for clothing). • Pregnancy in camel lasts from 9- 14 months, depending on the avail- ability of food. They have one calf and it can run few hours after it is born. • Camels live 40-50 years.

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