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2 days ago · The dromedary (Camelus dromedarius UK: / ˈ d r ʌ m ɪ d ə r i, ˈ d r ɒ m-/ or US: /-ˌ d ɛ r i /;), also known as the dromedary camel, Arabian camel, or one-humped camel, is a large camel, of the genus Camelus, with one hump on its back.
May 17, 2024 · Dromedary, Arabian (one-humped) riding camel (Camelus dromedarius), a swift domestic species not found in the wild. Although wild dromedaries are extinct, the importation of dromedaries to Australia in the 19th century resulted in the establishment of a feral population that continues to live in.
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May 27, 2024 · Learn about the camel, also known as the dromedary camel or Arabian camel, a large hoofed animal that can survive without water for 10 months. Find out its classification, anatomy, distribution, and history from A-Z Animals.
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May 7, 2024 · Dromedary camel. First classified by Linnaeus as Camelus dromedarius in 1758; Common names Dromedary; Arabian camel; One-humped camel; Word origins From Greek dromas "running" (Arabian camels were bred and trained for riding) Early variant - drumbledairy (1560s) (Harper, 2012) Domestic Bactrian camel
May 11, 2024 · 01 Dromedary or Arabian camels have only one hump. 02 The two hump camel is known as the Bactrian camel. 03 Camel’s eyelashes consist of two long rows for protection over their eyes. 04 Camels also have a clear third eyelid as another protective layer from blowing sand.
May 7, 2024 · Dromedary Camel; Weight: 450-500 kg (992-1102 lb) 400-600 kg (882-1323 lb) Head-body Length: 320-350 cm (10.5-11.5 ft) 220-340 cm (7.2-11.2 ft) Shoulder Height: 160-180 cm (5.2-5.9 ft) 180-200 cm (5.9-6.6 ft) Tail Length: 51-65 cm (1.7-2.1 ft) 45-55 cm (1.5-1.8 ft)
May 7, 2024 · Dromedary: short, light-colored coat. Distribution & Status Behavior & Ecology; Range Wild Bactrian camel: parts of China and Mongolia Domestic camels: introduced throughout the arid and semiarid regions of the world. Habitat Domestic Bactrian camel: cold desert regions Dromedary: hot, arid desert regions of Africa, the Middle East, and ...
