The domesticated dromedary camel with one hump, also called the Arabian or India camel, is found in almost all the desert areas of the world, including parts of India, Australia, and Asia, although it is found primarily in the Sahara of North Africa. Their scientific name is Camelus dromedaries.
Camels with two humps are called Bactrian camels. Camelus bactrianus is their scientific name. Bactrian camels are native to western and central Asia. They were name fo Bactria, an ancient country that existed where modern-day Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan meet.
The camel is well adapted to its harsh environment. It is able to with stand the heat, sparse vegetation, and limited water of the desert.
Camel takes long journey some lasting from 2 to 3 weeks, with no opportunity to drink water.
In difficult arid conditions, the camel was ideally suited as transport animal. Camels can tolerate a water loss greater than 30% of their body mass, whereas a 15% loss is lethal in most other mammals.
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