| 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 |
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 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! |
SUSTAINABLE FARMING FOR FOOD AND HEALTH 