“The embryos of both the dromedary and the Bactrian have the beginnings of two humps, but in the case of the dromedary these fuse into one during fetal development. A Miscellany of Fascinating Camel FactsĮver wonder how come some camels have one hump while others have two? I present them here in no particular order.
I thought you might enjoy a grab bag of camel facts taken from the book - and of course I hope it’ll hook you into picking up a copy and reading it for yourself.Īll quotes are from Camel by Robert Irwin unless indicated otherwise. It’s everything you ever wanted to know about camels but were afraid to ask, written in an engaging and often humorous style that’s fun to read. He also includes chapters on camel culture: the camel in literature and art, the camel’s role in history, and traditional cultures who continue to maintain close relationships with this creature right into modern times. Irwin doesn’t just discuss the camel’s unique adaptations to arid environments, and its evolution and ancestors. This is a fascinating read for anyone who is the least bit curious about the natural world. Well, I learned a pile of new camel facts yesterday when I cracked open the cover of Camel by Robert Irwin. And I like to think I’m fairly well read in the lore of this noble beast. I’ve done a number of expeditions by camel - both dromedary and Bactrian.
