Camels Resist Movement Before Sandstorms
Camels often lie down and refuse to move before sandstorms or earthquakes. Herders in the Gobi Desert reported their camels kneeling and resisting commands before a 2015 earthquake. Their padded feet function as sensitive ground vibration detectors in desert environments. Their specialized noses also detect dust or pressure changes before storms become visible. Bedouin tribes have learned to trust camel stubbornness.