Dromedary
Dromedary
Grace and elegance
The one-humped camel is now recognizable as a domesticated animal, except in Australia where there is a wild population. They are ruminants, and their adaptations to the desert environment include specific eye features, body temperature regulation, and the ability to withstand water loss.
Characteristics
Order:
Artiodactyla
Family:
Camelidae
Scientific name:
Camelus dromedarius
Habitat:
Desert
Origin:
Africa, Middle East, Australia
Current trend:
Unknown
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
40-50 years
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