As we have previously discussed, camels’ feet have evolved to adapt to their harsh living environment. In this section, we will explore how these unique adaptations benefit the camel, particularly the advantages of having wide feet. The wide feet of camels serve multiple purposes, ranging from efficient movement across the desert to reduced injury risk.

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In addition to their feet, camels also distribute their weight by altering their gait. When walking on sand, camels have a distinctive swaying motion that helps to distribute their weight more evenly.

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Generally, camels are slower than horses, but trained camels on a desert track can run just as fast as a racehorse.

Surface area: Camels’ wide feet provide a larger surface area, which helps prevent them from sinking into the sand. This is especially useful when camels are walking on soft, loose sand, where sinking can be a problem.

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Your Camel Ride experience takes place in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, a natural habitat website for the Arabian Camel. At a calm, steady pace, the camel shepherd for your activity will take you through the Reserve’s desert plains, in a throwback to the centuries of desert roaming camels are famous for. Your experience will include two 45–minute camel rides, with the return trek by camel being optional – please advise your preference before joining us for the activity.

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Camels’ wide feet are just one example of this adaptation, but they play an essential role in the camel’s survival in the harsh desert.

As you ride the desert on camelback through the mysterious desert trails you get to hear fascinating stories of the Bedouin culture.

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Their trainers follow them closely in their SUVs, driving around the race track and giving instructions through robotic jockeys sitting on top of the camels. Races typically last up to 15 minutes, which is then followed by the award ceremony.