
Camel
A desert ship with a surprise kick.
Camel vs Rattlesnake
Tonight's science rumble is set in the empty savanna exhibit after closing time. No snacks were harmed.
Camel
Camelus dromedarius
The hump stores fat, not water. Fat is backup batteries.
Tough desert plants other animals will not touch. Thorns included.
Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
A new rattle segment is added each time they shed.
Mice, rats, rabbits — small warm snacks of the desert.
Who do YOU think wins?

Rattlesnake
A desert alarm clock with a noisy tail.