Why do camels have long eyelashes?

We often take camels as being an unsophisticated ugly animal which is some sort of an amusement. The way it grunts and groans, and its odd looks are the reason behind that. The truth, however, is that the camel is a wonder. Every animal is built in accordance so that it can survive in the environment it lives in. And so is the camel. It could not be more perfectly built so that it suited to its environment. Almost every feature on a camel’s body is designed to help it survive in the harsh conditions of the desert. Its feet, hump, long neck, head, eyelashes, eyebrows are all in such forms that make it easier for it to survive the heat and wind of deserts.

Camels have long and lovely eyelashes. Which is basically because they protect its eyes from sandstorms and to brush off the dust that comes into its eyes.

The camel also has three eyelids and two layers of eyelashes to protect itself from dust and sun. Two of the eyelids have lashes and the third eyelid comes from the corner of the eye. Their eyes are protected by a double row of long curly eyelashes which help keep out the sand and dust. If sand gets into an eye a camel has a third eyelid to get it out. The extra eyelid moves from side to side and wipes the sand away. Because their eyelids are very thin, camels can see through it. So a camel can find its way through a sandstorm with its eyes closed. Its thick bushy eyebrows shield the eyes from the desert sun.