Camels in the desert. [iStockphoto] Camels are sometimes called the ‘ships of the desert’ because they carry lots of things through the desert. They are mammals. What is inside a camel’s hump?

A month spent at close quarters brought him profound admiration for these large "ships of the desert." Imported from Asia, one-humped camels, or dromedaries, became the go-anywhere jeeps and ...

Step into the hidden world of camels, where survival and global trade intersect. In this fascinating journey, we explore how these desert giants, known as "ships of the desert," are processed in state ...

Originally the lyrics may have referred to the wise men arriving on camels or “ships of the desert,” with the Magi gradually being replaced over time by the Holy Family. But the peculiar ...

Saudi women, in a first for the conservative kingdom, have paraded their camels in a beauty pageant for the prized “ships of the desert”. “I hope today to reach a certain social standing ...

Arab states are spending millions to conserve camels—they organize racing events, beauty contests and promote camel milk. On ...

These humps give camels their legendary ability to travel up to 100 desert miles without water. Camels rarely sweat, even in desert temperatures that reach 120°F, so when they do take in fluids ...

Voice 1: The main motive behind Unesco listing the communication as an intangible cultural heritage is to protect the secret language of the camel whisperers. Dubbed the “ships of the desert ...

The last traditional camel market in the UAE, this lively market will allow you to get up close and personal with the iconic "ships of the desert" and experience the camel trade as it has operated ...

Bactrian camels and dromedaries, for example, known as “ships of the desert,” are crucial for nomadic life in dry-lands. The Year seeks to raise global awareness of the multifaceted role of ...

A month spent at close quarters brought him profound admiration for these large "ships of the desert." Imported from Asia, one-humped camels, or dromedaries, became the go-anywhere jeeps and ...