Dromedary Camel

Camelus dromedarius

NATURAL HABITAT
The Dromedary camel roams in arid regions.

DIET
IN THE WILD – Any vegetation they find
IN THE ZOO – Hay and specially formulated grain

FASCINATING FACTS

• Can drink 30 gallons of water in 13 minutes.
• Store fat in their hump, not water.
• Have flat, round feet to keep them from sinking in the sand.
• 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.