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Camel Facts
Since times immemorial, camels have been widely used
in the Indian state of Rajasthan, for the purpose of carrying goods as
well as people. They belong to the Camelidae family and are
scientifically known as Camelus dromedarius. On an average, the lifespan
of a camel is around 40 to 50 years and they are herbivorous. Dromedary
Camels attain the age of maturity at four to five years. In the
following lines, we have provided some more interesting facts about the
camel. Check out Indian dromedary camels' fast facts.
| Kingdom: |
Animalia |
| Scientific Name: |
Camelus dromedarius |
| Class: |
Mammalia |
| Family: |
Camelidae |
| Lifespan: |
40 years to 50 years |
| Geographic Range: |
Africa, the Middle East and Africa |
| Diet: |
Herbivorous |
| Number of Offspring: |
One |
| Gestation Period: |
15 months |
| Age of Maturity: |
4 years to 5 years |
| Habitat: |
Dessert, dry arid regions |
| Weight: |
1000-1500 pounds |
| Height: |
8 ft to 10 ft |