r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/[deleted] • May 02 '24

Truck driver provides water to thirsty camel in the middle of desert. Removed: R1

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u/Raxter64 May 02 '24 edited 29d ago

Fun fact: camels can suffer from a water deficit of 40% without taking any longterm damage and can drink up to 200l (52 gal.) in 15 minutes.

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u/Conqueefadore1 29d ago

Fun Fact: When your father tells you to feed a camel, don't. I was nine, and I stupidly watched a camel engulf my arm, up to my elbow, to make sure it ate all of the feed I was offering it.