Camels are docile animals that are quite friendly to humans and make really good pets.
They can also easily carry an additional 200 pounds. and can walk about 20 miles a day through harsh desert conditions.
Most of them lived in North America about ten million years ago. But their useful abilities allowed them to migrate and spread throughout the world. In ancient times, merchants carried camels through desert trade roads. Sell various products to all over the world They speed up the flow of goods and connect different civilizations and cultures, and in today’s world they have become a good companion for those who want to challenge themselves and go on an adventure.
A tall camel, with a small head and a long neck, it withstands hunger and thirst. Its ultimate ability is never lost, and is good at “sniffing” bodies of water miles away in the vast desert.
For thousands of years, camels have been indispensable in the history of human transportation. It can not only carry cargo in uninhabited deserts or rugged mountain roads. But it can also lead people into the desert. It is essential in the desert “transportation”.
Camels are known as ships of the desert.
Camels are mainly divided into dromedary and bactrian camels. The first is suitable for cold climates and the latter is suitable for desert climates. Today, wild dromedaries are endangered and numbers of wild Bactrian camels are scarce.
The liveliness of the camel is very tenacious. Even if you don’t eat or drink for a few days, it’s not life-threatening. in the absence of water Camels can even survive for two weeks. and without food Camels can survive for a month.
This is because camels can drink a lot of water and store it. They can drink 100 liters of water in one breath and regain their previous normal weight within minutes.
Many people mistakenly think that the high hump on the camel’s back is full of water. Indeed, what is stored in the camel’s hump is not water. But it is an abundant adipose tissue. in the rugged desert The reason the camel can’t eat for a few days is because the fat in the hump serves to maintain its body.
Where do camels store water? The camel’s belly has three compartments. The first compartment contains 20-30 hydra (pāo). The water that the camel drinks is stored in the hydra. And the blood of the camel is highly concentrated in protein. The water is quickly delivered to the blood, collecting it.
These special physiological functions enable the camel to withstand hunger and thirst. Camels can eat almost any plant in the desert. Even thistles can be swallowed.
When resting, quickly chew the swallowed food and then quickly chew and swallow it in the second stomach repeatedly. when there is no food and water for a long time The fat in the nodule is used to convert to nutrients and water to replenish the body. and the hump will gradually dry up
An adult camel can carry hundreds of kilograms of cargo and can walk tens of kilometers a day. The tamed camel is called “ship in the desert” and enjoy the reputation of “Ship in the Desert”
However, if you encounter a dead camel during your journey, The best way is to stay away. The body of a dead camel is equivalent to “Biochemical weapons” which do not panic
Beware the dead camel’s corpse.
Most dead camels found in the desert die from accidents or disease. after the camel died The microorganisms in the body do not die. Bacteria that multiply from within begin to decompose the camel’s carcass. And the carcass quickly decomposed.
under anaerobic conditions Camel body fat is converted to carbon dioxide, methane and organic acids. And proteins are decomposed by microorganisms to produce toxic gases such as ammonia, and the water inside multiplies with bacteria.
Therefore, the water in the camel’s carcass cannot be eaten. If drinking, it will cause dehydration of the body. In severe cases, it can lead to life-threatening poisoning.
Hot and dry desert environments are more conducive to bacterial breeding. The corpse will rot very quickly. Thick skin traps large amounts of gas in the body. over time Internal pressure continues to rise and the corpse continues to expand, like a “time bomb” that could explode at any time.
when the corpse explodes The poisonous gas and plasma contained within would bounce off the side of the corpse, almost like a “Biochemical weapons” against living things around
The high damage inside the camel’s carcass was extremely foul. What’s even more frightening is that rot contains a lot of bacteria and viruses. They can enter the human body through mucous membranes or damaged parts. This causes bacterial and viral infections and threatens human health.
The resources in the desert are very scarce. Uninvited guests are often drawn to the corpse. Some carnivores will stare at corpses and attack humans near their food when they are very hungry.
for your own safety When you see a dead camel in the desert You have to be very careful not to approach them out of curiosity. to avoid disaster
Naturally, the “explosive” exploded the carcasses quite a bit.
after the animal dies Bacterial reproduction is out of control. Bacterial spoilage produces large amounts of gas. These gases accumulate and expand in the body to a certain extent or are activated by external forces. The power of the explosion cannot be underestimated.
- Whales will explode if they die.
A whale’s lifelong diet produces large amounts of methane, ammonia, and other gases after being digested by several parts of its stomach. Microbial decomposition inside a dead whale produces large amounts of putrefactive gases. Increased abdominal and intestinal pressure When the explosion would cause the whale’s blood and internal organs to be scattered around, as if it had been hit by a “rain of blood”.
A stranded whale carcass is like nature’s “explosion” to humans. Its remains will eventually sink to the bottom of the sea at a depth of one thousand meters. Feed countless creatures and then it will be born a thriving ecosystem
Biologists have named this process whale fall A dead whale in the next ten years will continue to feed everything in the deep sea.
- Don’t go near the carcass of an elephant.
Elephant carcasses can also create massive explosions. If an elephant carcass is found in the forest should not approach Especially the elephant whose stomach is very swollen. after the elephant died Food in the body digests too slowly. And many bacteria will quickly accumulate inside. produces a large amount of explosive gas
If the carcass is accidentally moved or punctured The remains will explode like deflated balloons. spits out a green liquid which is full of bacteria and other microorganisms
After most of the animals died They are decomposed by microorganisms, slowly decomposing and eventually buried in the soil. In the areas where we live, it is generally rare to see large carcasses.
However, if you go into the forest and come across dead animal carcasses, You should be careful and don’t go near it.
