Desert Ruminants is a term used to describe animals that live in desert regions and have a four-chambered stomach, allowing them to digest tough vegetation. The most common example of this type of animal is the camel, which has six letters in its name. Camels are well adapted to desert life, having thick fur to protect them from the sun and wide feet to help them walk on sand. They can also go long periods of time without drinking water, as they are able to store water in their humps.