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Why do camels have dense fur in the desert?

To block solar heat from the skin.

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  1. To attract mates
  2. To block solar heat from the skin ✔
  3. To swim faster

Why: Camels use dense fur to prevent solar heat from reaching their skin and stay cool.

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Answer: To block solar heat from the skin. Camels use dense fur to prevent solar heat from reaching their skin and stay cool.

  1. Mammal en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mammal
    Some desert mammals, such as camels, use dense fur to prevent solar heat from reaching their skin
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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