Domesticated
Dromedary Camel
Camelus dromedarius
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About
The dromedary camel, also known as the Arabian camel, is a large even-toed ungulate with a single hump. They are well adapted to life in arid environments and have been used by humans for transportation and as a source of milk, meat, and wool for thousands of years.
Habitat
Deserts and arid regions of Africa and the Middle East
Diet
Herbivorous - thorny plants, leaves, and dried grasses
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Fun Facts
- A camel's hump stores fat, not water, which can be converted to energy when food is scarce.
- They can drink up to 30 gallons (113 liters) of water in just 13 minutes.
- Camels have three sets of eyelids to protect their eyes from sand.
Conservation
StatusDomesticated
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