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.
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Scientific name |
Camelus bactrianus |
| Range | Central & Eastern Asia |
| Conservation status | Endangered |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Zoo name | Iris |
| Zoo location | Across from Cats |
