Dromedary Camel
Camelus dromedarius
Conservation Status
Data DeficientMammalia · Artiodactyla · Camelidae
About
The dromedary, also known as the dromedary camel, Arabian camel and one-humped camel, is a large camel of the genus Camelus with one hump on its back. It is the tallest of the three camel species; adult males stand 1.8–2.4 m at the shoulder, while females are 1.7–1.9 m tall. Males typically weigh between 400 and 690 kg, and females weigh between 300 and 540 kg . The dromedary's distinctive features include its long, curved neck, narrow chest, a single hump, and long hairs on the throat, shoulders, and hump. The coat is generally a shade of brown. The hump, 20 cm (7.9 in) tall or more, is made of fat bound together by fibrous tissue.
Fun Fact
Dromedary camels can drink up to 200 litres (53 gallons) of water in a single session, rehydrating faster than any other mammal, and their oval-shaped red blood cells resist bursting from this rapid fluid intake.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Deserts and arid regions
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
40-50 years
Threats
- Water Extraction
- Off-Road Vehicles