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Dromedary (Camelus dromedarius)

Dromedary (Camelus dromedarius)
Dromedary (Camelus dromedarius)

About Dromedary (Camelus dromedarius)

  • Kingdom: Animals
  • Phylum: Chordates
  • Class: Mammals
  • Order: Even-toed Ungalates and Cetacean
  • Family: Camelidae

Body temperature regulated in hot environment: African camels
 

Thermoregulation in African camels appears to be related to water availability.

 
Maintain physical integrity > Protect from abiotic factors > Temperature 
 
  "When African camels (Camelus dromedarius) do not get enough water, their body temperature's amplitude (the difference between its highest and lowest values) increases from 3.6°F (2°C) to as much as 10.8°F (6°C)." (Shuker 2001:91)
  Learn more about this functional adaptation.
The Biomimicry Institute

Lifelists

Trips

Visits

  • 1997-12-20
    Marrakesh, Morocco
    Captive ones.
    Image from 1997-12-20
  • 2003-03-07
    Serengeti, Tanzania
    Domesticated.
  • 2011-01-09
    Yabello, Ethiopia
    The domestic version was quite common in the area.
    Image from 2011-01-09