Camel is one of the most interesting creatures in the world.  It can survive in extremely hot circumstances, but also in temperatures below 0.  It has thick fur to protect itself from both heat and cold, flexible nostrils that can close during a sandstorm, and strong teeth and tongue that help it eat a cactus….

Camels are known to grow up to 10 feet (3 m) long and weigh between 1300 and 2200 pounds (590-1000 kg).  Now that is some big animal, isn’t it? And you’d be forgiven to think that such a large beast would have no predators, but the situation is quite different.  In this article, we will…

Camel’s tongue plays a big role in camel’s daily life.  Similar to the tongues of other mammals, the camel tongue is elongated and helps with food consummation.  This article will look into basic characteristics of the tongue, like its length, color, weight, and similar. Camel Tongue Camel’s tongue is a very important organ for the…

If you’ve ever seen a camel live or even in a photo, you must have noticed thick hair covering its body.  Now, having hair in the ears can help a camel stop sand from getting inside its body.  But what about other parts of the body?  And why do camels have thick fur on some…

This is a difficult but very fun camel quiz. There are 15 questions in total and only 90 seconds available. Can you give an answer to every camel quiz question? Be warned, some are easy, but some require real camel knowledge. Let’s find out! Pst! Wish to learn more about camels before doing the quiz?…

A camel, or Camelus in Latin, is a species that has adapted to some of the most grueling conditions on the planet. Lack of food and water are just a few things that pushed this mammal to develop unique anatomical characteristics throughout its evolutionary history.  We have previously covered one part of the camel respiratory…

There have been written many articles and researches regarding camel nostrils, camel’s sleep, camel current endangered status, and many other things regarding this mammal. But when it comes to camel ears, there haven’t been too many.  In this article, we will try to cover that topic. Do Camels Have Ears? So first things first, the…

In case you were having a bad day, or just want to enjoy some cute baby camel photos, you’ve come to the right place.  Here are 23 camel baby images, handpicked just for you. Photos of these calves have been taken in zoos and deserts. You will see photos of them alone, but also together…

Camel’s nostrils are one of the most unique organs in the whole mammalian world.  Just imagine trying to breathe in an endless field of dry sand, with temperatures up to 50°C (130°F), and nowhere to hide from that blazing hot sun.  Or even worse, imagine doing that in a sandstorm, with the sharp wind blowing…

In the last 100 years, the number of animals has greatly been reduced, with over 5000 animal species under the threat of becoming extinct.  More than 180 species of mammals are also endangered, according to The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).  Looking back at camel evolutionary history, dozens of camel species have gone…

To feel well-rested and have more energy, mammals need to sleep. Different creatures need different amounts of sleep, different places to sleep, and different “positions” to sleep in. Some sleep while standing, some laying down, and some even keep their eyes semi-open while dozing off. But what about camels? Do camels sleep? And how do…

In almost any literature that you read on camels, you will find the following statement: Currently extant, there are 3 species of camels (Camelus) – the one-humped domestic Dromedary camel, the two-humped domestic Bactrian camel, and the two-humped Wild Bactrian camel.  There is no mention of a camel with more than two humps. So does…