Where does the dromedary live?
In the wild, the dromedary inhabited arid regions, including the Sahara. It was domesticated on the Arabian Peninsula around 2000 or 3000 BC. In Australia, feral dromedaries have short-term home ranges of 50 to 150 km², and their annual home ranges can spread over several thousand square kilometres.
What does the dromedary eat?
The dromedary feeds on foliage and desert vegetation. It is adapted to the desert: it can tolerate losing more than 30% of its total water content. It is diurnal, and free-ranging herds feed and roam throughout the day, but rest during the hottest hours around noon. They form cohesive groups of about 20 individuals, with several females led by a dominant male. Its hump, 20 cm tall or more, is made of fat.
Is the dromedary endangered?
We have no IUCN status for this animal, which is mostly known in its domestic form. It is the tallest of the three camel species: males stand 1.8 to 2.4 m at the shoulder, and females 1.7 to 1.9 m.
