Dromedary camel
dromedary camel
The dromedary (/ˈdrɒmədɛri/ or /-ədri/), also called the Arabian camel (Camelus dromedarius), is a large, even-toed ungulate with one hump on its back. The dromedary is the smallest of the three species of camel; adult males stand 1.8–2 m (5.9–6.6 ft) at the shoulder, while females are 1.7–1.9 m (5.6–6.2 ft) tall. Males typically weigh between 400 and 600 kg (880 and 1,320 lb), and females weigh between 300 and 540 kg (660 and 1,190 lb). The species' distinctive features include its long, curved neck, narrow chest, a single hump (compared with two on the Bactrian camel and wild Bactrian camel), 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.
The dromedary has not occurred naturally in the wild for nearly 2,000 years. It was probably first domesticated in Somalia or the Arabian Peninsula about 4,000 years ago. In the wild, the dromedary inhabited arid regions, including the Sahara Desert. Products of the dromedary, including its meat and milk, support several north Arabian tribes; it is also commonly used for riding and as a beast of burden.
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| Dromedary came to a 6-FT man |
The dromedary is the largest camel after the Bactrian camel. Adult males range in height between 1.8 and 2 m (5.9 and 6.6 ft) at the shoulder; females range between 1.7 and 1.9 m (5.6 and 6.2 ft). Males typically weigh between 400 and 600 kg (880 and 1,320 lb); females range between 300 and 540 kg (660 and 1,190 lb). The distinctive features are its long, curved neck, narrow chest and single hump (the Bactrian camel has two), thick, double-layered eyelashes and bushy eyebrows. They have sharp vision and a good sense of smell. The male has a soft palate (dulaa in Arabic) nearly 18 cm (7.1 in) long, which it inflates to produce a deep pink sac. The palate, which is often mistaken for the tongue, dangles from one side of the mouth and is used to attract females during the mating season.
The coat is generally brown but can range from black to nearly white. Leese reported piebald dromedaries in Kordofan and Darfur in Sudan. The hair is long and concentrated on the throat, shoulders and the hump. The large eyes are protected by prominent supraorbital ridges; the ears are small and rounded. The hump is at least 20 cm (7.9 in) high. The dromedary has long, powerful legs with two toes on each foot. The feet resemble flat, leathery pads. Like the giraffe, dromedaries moves both legs on one side of the body at the same time.
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| The thick, double-layered eyelashes and bushy eyebrows. |
Some adaptations help dromedaries thrive in desert conditions. Their nostrils close to keep sand at
bay, and they have bushy eyebrows and two rows of long eyelashes to protect their eyes. Large, tough lips enable them to pick at dry and thorny desert vegetation. Big, thick footpads help them navigate the rough rocky terrain and shifting desert sands.
Arabian camels have been domesticated for approximately 3,500 years and have been long valued as pack animals. They can carry large loads for up to 25 miles a day. Some cultures judge a person's wealth based on the number of camels they own. Today, nearly all of the world's camels are domestic animals. They are found in northern Africa and southwestern Asia, and have been introduced to Australia.
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| Dromedaries at Bait al-Faqih market, Yemen |
The strength and docility of the dromedary make it popular as a domesticated animal. According toploughing, trading and as a source of milk, meat, wool and leather. The main attraction of the dromedary for nomadic desert-dwellers is the wide variety of resources they provide, which are crucial for their survival. It is important for several Bedouin pastoralist tribes of northern Arabia, such as the Ruwallah, the Bani Sakhr and the Mutayr.Richard Bulliet, they can be used for a wide variety of purposes: riding, transport,ploughing, trading and as a source of milk, meat, wool and leather. The main attraction of the dromedary for nomadic desert-dwellers is the wide variety of resources they provide, which are crucial for their survival. It is important for several Bedouin pastoralist tribes of northern Arabia, such as the Ruwallah, the Bani Sakhr and the Mutayr.
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Questions:
1. What is the scientific name of Dromedary Camel?
a. Camelus dromedarius
b. Camelus bactrianus
c. Lama glama
d. Vicugna pacos
e. Lacerta agilis
2. What is the color of Dromedary Camel's coat?
a. Shade of blue
b. Shade of red
c. Shade of yellow
d. Shade of brown
e. Shade of purple
3. What kind of adaptation that helps Dromedary Camel navigate the rough terrain?
a. Thick nostrils
b. Bushy eyebrows
c. Thick footpads
d. Long eyelashes
e. Large lips
4. What kind of adaptation that protects Dromedary Camel's eyes from dust and sand?
a. Thick nostrils
b. Bushy eyebrows and long eyelashes
c. Large lips
d. Brown coat
5. How many humps does Dromedary Camel have?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 1 or 2
d. 3
e. 0
b. Bushy eyebrows
c. Thick footpads
d. Long eyelashes
e. Large lips
4. What kind of adaptation that protects Dromedary Camel's eyes from dust and sand?
a. Thick nostrils
b. Bushy eyebrows and long eyelashes
c. Large lips
d. Brown coat
5. How many humps does Dromedary Camel have?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 1 or 2
d. 3
e. 0
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