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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Mammalia |
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| Order | : | Artiodactyla |
| Family | : | Camelidae |
| Genus | : | Camelus |
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| Scientific Name | : | Camelus dromedarius |
| Common Name | : | Camel |
| Other Name(s) | : | Dromedary Camel, Arabian Camel, One-Humped Camel |
| Group | : | Mammal |
| Number Of Species | : | 1 |
| Location | : | Throughout the Middle East |
| Habitat | : | Arid desert and scrubland |
| Colour | : | Cream, Tan, Brown, Black |
| Skin Type | : | Hair |
| Size (L) | : | 2.2m - 3.5m (7.25ft - 11.5ft) |
| Weight | : | 300kg - 690kg (660lbs - 1,500lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 64kph (40mph) |
| Diet | : | Herbivore |
| Prey | : | Thorny and Salty Plants, Grass, Grain |
| Predators | : | Lions, Leopards, Humans |
| Lifestyle | : | Diurnal |
| Group Behaviour | : | Herd |
| Life Span | : | 40 - 50 years |
| Age Of Sexual Maturity | : | 3 - 5 years |
| Gestation Period | : | 390 - 410 days |
| Average Litter Size | : | 1 |
| Name Of Young | : | Calf |
| Age Of Weaning | : | 4 months |
| Conservation Status | : | Common |
| Estimated Population Size | : | 20 million |
| Biggest Threat | : | Drought |
| Most Distinctive Feature | : | Long, curved neck and large hump |
| Fun Fact | : | Can survive without water for 10 months! |