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Camelus dromedarius (species)


Identification code: 300343843



Alternative term/s

  • Arabian camel
  • dromedary camel
  • dromedary camels

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One of two living species of camels. It has one hump and is probably native to the Arabian Peninsula. It is believed to have been domesticated as early as 4000 BCE in Arabia. It has been widely domesticated, with living populations that exhibit wild behavior existing only in Australia, where a feral population was introduced.

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