Dromedary Camel Camelus dromedarius

Habitat
Originating in the Arabian Peninsula, dromedaries now roam in the arid regions of northern Africa and much of the Middle East.

Diet in the wild
Any vegetation they find

Diet at the Zoo
Hay and specially formulated grain

Fascinating Facts

• Camels store fat in their hump, not water.
• Dromedary camels can drink 30 gallons of water in 10 minutes.
• They have flat and round feet to keep them from sinking in the sand.
• Dromedary camels are no longer considered wild animals. In Africa and Arabia they are semi-domesticated animals that have free range, but are under the control of herders.