Organism
Dromedary Camel
TL;DR
Camels demonstrate portable fat storage through their humps, storing up to 80 pounds (36 kg) of fat.
Camels demonstrate portable fat storage through their humps, storing up to 80 pounds (36 kg) of fat. Contrary to myth, humps store fat rather than water - though fat metabolism produces 1.1 grams of water per gram of fat (39.6 liters from a full hump). The primary benefit is energy for desert migration, with water as secondary benefit.
Notable Traits of Dromedary Camel
- Stores up to 80 lbs fat in hump
- Fat metabolism produces 1.1g water per gram
- Trades mobility for resilience through portable reserves