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 can travel as fast as horses but have a better endurance.
- Dromedary camels are also called Arabian camels.
- Dromedary camels have one hump, while Bactrian camels have two humps.
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Scientific name |
Camelus dromedarius |
| Range | Africa & Asia |
| Conservation status | Not Evaluated |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Zoo name | Daisy |
| Zoo location | Across from Cats |
