Mammal
Camel
Scientific name: Camelus dromedarius
This is a camel. Camels have a hump and live in the desert!
Quick facts
- Size
- Height: 1.6–1.8 m (5.2–5.9 ft)
- Weight
- 400–600 kg (882–1,323 lb)
- Food
- Plant eater
- Awake
- Active by day
- In the wild
- Domestic animal
- They live with people, on farms and in homes.
All about the Camel
The dromedary is the camel with one hump. It lives in the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East, where people have kept camels for more than 3,000 years. Camels are made for hot, dry places: they can go a long time without water and close their nostrils against blowing sand.
Fun facts
One star is easy, three stars are for big explorers.
- Easy
Camels have two rows of extra-long eyelashes to keep out the sand.
- Medium
A thirsty camel can drink up to 145 liters (32 gallons) of water at once.
- Medium
Camels can go a week or more without drinking.
- Hard
About 90 out of every 100 camels in the world are dromedaries with one hump.
- Hard
A camel can carry an extra 90 kilograms (200 pounds) while walking 32 kilometers (20 miles) a day.
Where does it live?
The Camel lives with people, so you can find it in the coloured places and many more.
- Africa
- Asia
- Oceania
What does the Camel eat?
- LeavesFavourite food
- Grass
Play and learn
Games with this animal and its friends.
