Camel humps store fat rather than a reservoir of drinking water.

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Dromedary camel in outback Australia, near Silverton, NSW.
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Fat, not water

Camel humps store fat rather than a reservoir of drinking water.

A camel's hump stores fat, not a tankful of drinking water. The reserve provides energy when food becomes scarce, while other adaptations help the animal manage water loss.

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