2007-03-04 08:56:54 · 4 answers · asked by dustin p 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
They are able to eat practically anything that grows in the desert, including salty plants rejected by other grazers. When really hungry, they will eat fish, meat, bones and skin. Diet in captivity includes hay, dates, grass, wheat, oats, and grains, plus vitamin and mineral supplements. Most camels are domesticated and fed by people.
If you feel like reading here is a more detailed description of what they eat and the specific plants.
http://www.fao.org/DOCREP/003/X6528E/X6528E08.htm
Just go to 'find in this page' and type diet to save time.
2007-03-04 10:54:34 · answer #1 · answered by Mandy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the wild: almost any plant they find
In captivity: oats, hay, grains
2007-03-05 06:22:15 · answer #2 · answered by Molly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grains, straw, hay, they are a herbivore. plants, leaves.
2007-03-04 09:40:16 · answer #3 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Science teacher's answer is correct.
2007-03-04 10:01:32 · answer #4 · answered by US Cutie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋