Dromedary Camel Camelus dromedarius
Every day is hump day when you’re a camel! Unlike their less common cousins, dromedary camels have just one hump.
ORIGIN:
Africa, Middle East and Australia
HABITAT:
Deserts
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
650-1000 lbs
Height: 6 ft
DIET:
Grasses and leaves
PREDATORS:
Leopards and jackals
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Extreme drought tolerance
REPRODUCTION:
15-month gestation; sexually mature at 3 yrs
THREATS:
None
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
Up to 50 yrs in human care
True or false? Camels sweat a lot in the desert!
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