Camels are the ships of the desert. Camels were domesticated more than 3,000 years ago and are used to transport goods across deserts and other arid environments.
Fast Facts
- Camels move both legs on one side of the body forward at the same time just like horses. This is called pacing.
- Baby camels, calves, are born with their eyes open and can run when they are a few hours old.
- Dromedary camels have one hump, while Bactrian camels have two humps.
Scientific name |
Camelus bactrianus |
Range | Central & Eastern Asia |
Conservation status | Endangered |
Diet | Herbivore |
Zoo name | Iris |
Zoo location | Across from Cats |