Camels don’t store water in their humps—they store fat, sometimes up to around 80 pounds.
This fat acts like an energy reserve that helps them survive long journeys when food is scarce.
When the camel metabolizes the fat, it can also generate a small amount of water as a byproduct.
The hump’s real advantage is that it keeps most of the body less insulated, helping heat escape more easily.
By concentrating fat in one place, camels stay cooler and more efficient in extreme desert conditions.
