Between the Lines: Useless Fact of the Day

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Camels have ____________ to protect them from blowing sand.

Take a guess in the comments below!

Lanita Moss said...: Eye lashes?; March 9, 2010 at 9:41 AM
Kel said...: Close, but no. :); March 9, 2010 at 9:51 AM
Courtney said...: Tight knit hair?; March 9, 2010 at 10:57 AM
Kara said...: Tough Skin??; March 9, 2010 at 10:57 AM
Kel said...: Sorry! No to all...

Keep guessing!; March 9, 2010 at 10:59 AM
Mandy Jo said...: More than 1 set of eyelids! (funny I learned about camels at the Philly zoo this last summer); March 9, 2010 at 1:27 PM
Mom's Place said...: Their leathery skin protects them from sand storms.; March 9, 2010 at 1:39 PM
Kara said...: They have a clear inner eyelid that protects them from sand:); March 9, 2010 at 2:55 PM
Kel said...: Yes to Kara and Mandy Jo! Camels have three sets of eyelids to protect them from blowing sand! If I'm not mistaken, I think cats also have a clear inner eyelid as well.; March 9, 2010 at 3:49 PM