They stand about 7 feet (2.1 meters) tall at the hump and weigh 1600 to 1800 pounds (726 to 816 kilograms). Over a four-day period a camel can haul 375 to 600 pounds (170 to 270 kilograms) at rates of 29 miles (47 kilometers) a day and 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) an hour.
The blooms of the corkscrew vine resemble a snail's shell when viewed from the side. The corkscrew or snail vine (Vigna caracalla), a tender perennial vine, produces fragrant, spiral blooms. Apart from the unusual white or yellow and purple blooms, the plant has beanlike foliage that is evergreen in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 12.
Cork Fabric. Cork fabric , or cork leather as it is sometimes called, is a high quality fabric produced from thin cork shavings obtained directly from the bark of the cork oak tree. Much of the production is hand crafted. The innovative characteristics of cork fabric are unique and original. 1  Soft to the touch and pleasant to the view. 2  Environmentally friendly and ecologically correct. 3  Easily cleaned and long lasting. 4  Durable as leather, versatile as fabric. 5  Waterproof and stain resistant. 6  Dust, dirt, and grease repellent.