Kingdom: |
Animalia |
Phylum: |
Chordata |
Class: |
Mammalia |
Order: |
Artiodactyla |
Family: |
Camelidae |
Genus: |
Camelus |
Scientific Name: |
Camelus dromedarius |
Common Name: |
Camel/Jamel |
Other Name(s): |
Dromedary Camel, Arabian Camel, One-Humped Camel |
The best milk yielder in the deserted ecosystems
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Group: |
Mammal |
Number Of Species: |
1 |
Location: |
Asia, Africa, and Australia |
Habitat: |
Arid desert and scrubland |
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Colour: |
Cream, Tan, Brown, Black, white, Fawn etc |
Skin Type: |
Hair/wool |
Size (L): |
2.2m – 3.5m (7.25ft – 11.5ft) |
Weight: |
300kg – 900kg |
Top Speed: |
64kph (40mph) |
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Diet: |
Herbivore |
Prey: |
Thorny and Salty Plants, Grass, Grain |
Group Behaviour: |
Herd |
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Life Span: |
40 – 50 years |
Age Of Sexual Maturity: |
3 – 5 years |
Gestation Period: |
390 – 410 days |
Average Litter Size: |
1 |
Name Of Young: |
Huwwar/Calf |
Age Of Weaning: |
4-6 months |
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Conservation Status: |
Common |
Estimated Population Size: |
20 million |
Biggest Threat: |
Drought |
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Most Distinctive Feature: |
Long, curved neck, and large hump |
Fun Fact: |
Can survive without water for 10 months! |