"My hump store fatty tissue, which is used as a source of nourishment when food is scarce."
One-humped Camel
Camelus dromedarius
Idiomas
Clasificación
| Clase | Mammalia |
| Orden | Cetartiodactyla |
| Peso | 400 - 600 kg |
| Longitud | 2.5 - 3 m |
Estado de conservación mundial
¿Quién soy?
Dromedary camels are recognized by a long curved neck, deep chest, and a single hump. This hump is composed of fat and fibrous tissue that acts as a storage of nutrients when food is scarce. We live in large groups of up to 20 individuals.
¿De qué me alimento?
We feed mainly on thorny plants, grasses, and shrubs.
¿Dónde vivo?
We inhabit desert areas characterized by long dry seasons and short rainy seasons. You can find us in arid regions of the Middle East through India and Africa.
Para que me conozcas mejor
An important interaction with humans.
Human uses us as pack animals. Plus, we provide milk, meat, leather, and fuel from dried manure.
