The Dromedary Camel (Camelus dromedarius): The Ship of the Desert

The one-humped dromedary camel is a symbol of endurance, perfectly adapted to the harsh conditions of the desert. With their ability to go weeks without water, camels are essential to the survival of desert-dwelling communities.

A legendary story tells of a caravan in the Sahara that lost its way during a sandstorm. The camels, sensing the location of an underground spring, led the group to safety. Their humps store fat, not water, which they metabolize for energy, and their thick eyelashes protect against sandstorms, making them unparalleled survivors in some of the harshest environments on Earth.