Basic Information
Camel is a genus of camels and camelids animals, only two, so as to open and close the nostril, with thick pads, suitable for walk in the desert, on the dorsal hump, internal accumulation of fat, the stomach has three chambers, the first gastric chamber with water; of the 20 - 30, may be water - storage, red blood cells can be greatly expanded by absorbing water to endure hunger and thirst, during day - to - eat and don't come to the grass, you can eat them in large quantities, and stored Camel is a genus of camels and camelids animals, only two, so as to open and close the nostril, with thick pads, suitable for walk in the desert, on the dorsal hump, internal accumulation of fat, the stomach has three chambers, the first gastric chamber with water; of the 20 - 30, may be water - storage, red blood cells can be greatly expanded by absorbing water to endure hunger and thirst, during day - to - eat and don't come to the grass, you can eat them in large quantities, and stored . camels live an average of up to 30 - 50 years camels live an average of up to 30 - 50 years .
adult camels to the shoulder height of 1.85 meters (6 feet), to the hump may reach a height of 2.15 m (7 ft) sprint speeds up to 40 miles per hour,long sustained speeds of 25 miles per hour sprint speeds up to 40 miles per hour,long sustained speeds of 25 miles per hour .
Somatotype Characteristics
camel heavy eyelid eye, the nostrils are opened and closed, elongated limbs, thigh bone, such as a disk, two toes and soles have thick skin, are suitable for walking on the sandy bottom of the tail of the elongate feature camel heavy eyelid eye, the nostrils are opened and closed, elongated limbs, thigh bone, such as a disk, two toes and soles have thick skin, are suitable for walking on the sandy bottom of the tail of the elongate feature ., , .
, a tufted tail back there is 1 ~ 2 large hump, , a tufted tail back there is 1 ~ 2 large hump, . stomach fat storage within the sub - chamber (3) lack of omasum, rumination can stomach fat storage within the sub - chamber (3) lack of omasum, rumination can .
's docile and is often played separately, the coarse grass and shrubs for about 30 years life 's docile and is often played separately, the coarse grass and shrubs for about 30 years life . .
camels there are two: having a hump, referred to as the dromedary (C.), and are mainly distributed in the Arabian Peninsula, India and northern Africa; having two humps, referred to as a Bactrian camel (C.), of about 3 meters,high 2 metres above sea level, before and after the peaks are spaced apart by about 0.5 meters fluff developed, also under the neck and had a split upper lip fluff developed, also under the neck and had a split upper lip .
, , . facilitates feeding hunger - irsty resistance of camel is probable, it will drink water each time, for days without drinking at all, still in the hot, arid desert regions where facilitates feeding hunger - irsty resistance of camel is probable, it will drink water each time, for days without drinking at all, still in the hot, arid desert regions where .
activities due to their extremely fine nose has its share of twists and turns of pipeline, the pipe is wetted with liquid, and that when the shortage of water, the piping immediately cease to secrete a liquid, and the surface of the pipe layer 1 produces hardback, use it to absorb exhaled and the moisture is not lost in vitro; at the time of inhalation, the crusty moisture that may in turn be able to summon activities due to their extremely fine nose has its share of twists and turns of pipeline, the pipe is wetted with liquid, and that when the shortage of water, the piping immediately cease to secrete a liquid, and the surface of the pipe layer 1 produces hardback, use it to absorb exhaled and the moisture is not lost in vitro; at the time of inhalation, the crusty moisture that may in turn be able to summon . moisture so repeatedly circulating in vivo is employed, the can - irsty resistance moisture so repeatedly circulating in vivo is employed, the can - irsty resistance .
History And Evolution
1000 years ago in North America, and the camel ancestors arrived across the Bering Strait from Asia and Africa, and evolved the Bactrian Camel (Camelus bactrianus and Camelus dromedarius 1000 years ago in North America, and the camel ancestors arrived across the Bering Strait from Asia and Africa, and evolved the Bactrian Camel (Camelus bactrianus and Camelus dromedarius . humans domesticated dromedaries in thousands of years ago has begun in central or southern Arab domesticated humans domesticated dromedaries in thousands of years ago has begun in central or southern Arab domesticated .
experts said, some people think that as early as 4000 BC the dromedary had been domesticated, and most of the rest would argue about experts said, some people think that as early as 4000 BC the dromedary had been domesticated, and most of the rest would argue about . 1400 BC to 2000 B.C., dromedary camel in the Sahara region gradually, as in the previous 900 years and once again disappeared the Sahara they are mostly being
- - . later Persian invasion of Egypt,Cambyses II, have been domesticated dromedaries of Persia during the regional later Persian invasion of Egypt,Cambyses II, have been domesticated dromedaries of Persia during the regional .
domesticated dromedaries are widely used in North Africa, it was not until the later Roman Empire were to still use the camel to a desert, with soldiers patrolling the edges of the domesticated dromedaries are widely used in North Africa, it was not until the later Roman Empire were to still use the camel to a desert, with soldiers patrolling the edges of the . Persian camels, however, is not suitable for crossing the Sahara; such crossing desert journeys that rely mostly on chariots reached Persian camels, however, is not suitable for crossing the Sahara; such crossing desert journeys that rely mostly on chariots reached .
in the 4th century, and more powerful, and even more durable two - humped Bactrian first incoming African in the 4th century, and more powerful, and even more durable two - humped Bactrian first incoming African . incoming Africa after they begin to have more and more people use them, because the camel is well suited to make the long journey across the desert, and can be shipped more and more heavy goods now incoming Africa after they begin to have more and more people use them, because the camel is well suited to make the long journey across the desert, and can be shipped more and more heavy goods now .
,Trans - Saharan trade finally enabled ,Trans - Saharan trade finally enabled .
Characteristics And Value
camel wool in their ears, can prevent sand entering; Camels have double eyelids and long thick eyelashes, can prevent sand entering the eye; the camel's nose and are free to close these camel wool in their ears, can prevent sand entering; Camels have double eyelids and long thick eyelashes, can prevent sand entering the eye; the camel's nose and are free to close these . "equipment" make the camel was not afraid of wind - sand "equipment" make the camel was not afraid of wind - sand .
soft sand, flat that broke the camel's foot, feet have a thick, soft meat pad, thus make the soles of the feet of a camel walking on sand freely, without sinking into the sand in the soft sand, flat that broke the camel's foot, feet have a thick, soft meat pad, thus make the soles of the feet of a camel walking on sand freely, without sinking into the sand in the . camel walk very slowly, but can pack a lot of things camel walk very slowly, but can pack a lot of things .
it is the important means of transport in the desert, the people in it across the desert to the sea, which, without the "ship of the desert" and " it is the important means of transport in the desert, the people in it across the desert to the sea, which, without the "ship of the desert" and ". camel fur is very thick, very cold winter in the desert,camel fur to keep warm is extremely advantageous for the thick hair of camel fur is very thick, very cold winter in the desert,camel fur to keep warm is extremely advantageous for the thick hair of .
camels can reflect sunlight camels can reflect sunlight . were shaved after the camel would increase by more than 50 per cent of the Khan in order to avoid overheating while were shaved after the camel would increase by more than 50 per cent of the Khan in order to avoid overheating while .
. camel fur help insulate their long legs, you keep them out of the ground camel fur help insulate their long legs, you keep them out of the ground .
to famous camel hump, and hump. But they are not used to store water, the camel is the aggregation of adipose tissue, while the water is stored in the blood, but when these adipose tissue occurs, the camel can not only obtain energy and, by reaction with oxygen, per 1 kg of fat can be converted into the corresponding water adipose tissue occurs, the camel can not only obtain energy and, by reaction with oxygen, per 1 kg of fat can be converted into the corresponding water .
this ability to let the camels can survive without water for 2 weeks,No food can survive a month - long this ability to let the camels can survive without water for 2 weeks,No food can survive a month - long . camels of red blood cells are elliptical, and other animals of different circular cells. This is to make red blood cells in a dehydrated state may still flow
these cells are also more stable, drink plenty of water, and not to change the permeability of the tearing thereof by these cells are also more stable, drink plenty of water, and not to change the permeability of the tearing thereof by . camel can bear unbearable and other animal body temperature changes of drinking - water supply temperature of camels camel can bear unbearable and other animal body temperature changes of drinking - water supply temperature of camels .
night is 34 degrees Celsius, about 41 degrees Celsius during the day, only above this temperature, the camel start sweating night is 34 degrees Celsius, about 41 degrees Celsius during the day, only above this temperature, the camel start sweating . such camels can save about 5 liters of water a day,and can endure the sweating of the 25% of the weight loss of the very powerful such camels can save about 5 liters of water a day,and can endure the sweating of the 25% of the weight loss of the very powerful .
camel kidney, urine is discharged to the syrup - like, while the stool is dry to the kindling of camel kidney, urine is discharged to the syrup - like, while the stool is dry to the kindling of . as their mouth and strong, the ability to chew thorny desert plants as their mouth and strong, the ability to chew thorny desert plants .
their long eyelashes and hair, closable nostrils, can help keep a camel from dust their long eyelashes and hair, closable nostrils, can help keep a camel from dust . they move simultaneously on the same side of the legs of the unique pace and supersized feet to prevent when moving into the sand all they move simultaneously on the same side of the legs of the unique pace and supersized feet to prevent when moving into the sand all .
Camelidae animals have unique super of the immune system,Parts of the tissue is devoid of immune protein directly composed of Camelidae animals have unique super of the immune system,Parts of the tissue is devoid of immune protein directly composed of . this characteristic whether help camels was harsh environmental factors and how the effect was not clear this characteristic whether help camels was harsh environmental factors and how the effect was not clear .
Classification
Bactrian Camel
Bactrian Camel (Camelus bactrianus) native to the mountains of Central Asia in Turkestan, Mongolia and China Bactrian Camel (Camelus bactrianus) native to the mountains of Central Asia in Turkestan, Mongolia and China . BC at least 800 years before domestication BC at least 800 years before domestication .
in the wild still have wild Bactrian camel (Camelus ferus) in the wild still have wild Bactrian camel (Camelus ferus) . allegedly, in China's Tarim to Qaidam Basin, extending eastwards to Mongolia with allegedly, in China's Tarim to Qaidam Basin, extending eastwards to Mongolia with .
inhabit arid habitat in the alternation of seasons, migration inhabit arid habitat in the alternation of seasons, migration . wild Bactrian camel hump of the camel family than the small pointed, elongated body than that of the family of the camel, the camel's foot than the house is small, and the hair shorter wild Bactrian camel hump of the camel family than the small pointed, elongated body than that of the family of the camel, the camel's foot than the house is small, and the hair shorter .
wild Bactrian camel distribution areas are more scarce, singly, in pairs or small groups form a 4 - 6 together, it is rarely the only 12 - 15 of the large group of Bactrian camels to wild Bactrian camel distribution areas are more scarce, singly, in pairs or small groups form a 4 - 6 together, it is rarely the only 12 - 15 of the large group of Bactrian camels to . Haloxylon ammodendron, Populus euphraticaCalligonum mongolicum and other desert plants, and eating desert to semiarid regions and grown almost any plant of the plant (including salt) Comparative Haloxylon ammodendron, Populus euphraticaCalligonum mongolicum and other desert plants, and eating desert to semiarid regions and grown almost any plant of the plant (including salt) Comparative .
Bactrian Camel - docility, easy to ride, is adapted to load: four days at a time in carry 170 - 270 kg of things every day go about 47 km path, their maximum speed is about 16 kilometers per hour Bactrian Camel - docility, easy to ride, is adapted to load: four days at a time in carry 170 - 270 kg of things every day go about 47 km path, their maximum speed is about 16 kilometers per hour . male camel that individual activities, a breeding female fighting fierce competition, a multi - male multi - female groups, 30 / 40 can be formed only of a large group of male camel that individual activities, a breeding female fighting fierce competition, a multi - male multi - female groups, 30 / 40 can be formed only of a large group of .
foetus 1 1 2 years, 13 months of pregnancy is a rare world class foetus 1 1 2 years, 13 months of pregnancy is a rare world class . .
4 May breeding season, pregnant 12 - 14 months, each producing a female camels, which are also very rarely two offspring,4 and 5 at the age of sexual maturity, life 35 40 years 4 May breeding season, pregnant 12 - 14 months, each producing a female camels, which are also very rarely two offspring,4 and 5 at the age of sexual maturity, life 35 40 years . Bactrian camel - fur two layers: a layer of warm undercoat, and a layer of coarse wool skins Bactrian camel - fur two layers: a layer of warm undercoat, and a layer of coarse wool skins .
two de - agglomerated mixed fur will fall off, can be collected and separated machining two de - agglomerated mixed fur will fall off, can be collected and separated machining . Bactrian camels can produce about 7 kilograms of hair fiber, its structure is similar to the Bactrian camel cashmere Bactrian camels can produce about 7 kilograms of hair fiber, its structure is similar to the Bactrian camel cashmere .
of the fluff is generally 2 - 8 cm long, may be used for spinning or knitwear of the fluff is generally 2 - 8 cm long, may be used for spinning or knitwear .
Camelus Dromedarius
Camelus dromedarius is a kind of Artiodactyla animals, native to africa, w asia, hong kong and some are from the Horn of Africa, the Sudan, Ethiopia and Somalia Camelus dromedarius is a kind of Artiodactyla animals, native to africa, w asia, hong kong and some are from the Horn of Africa, the Sudan, Ethiopia and Somalia . dromedaries have begun several thousand years ago in central or southern Arabia and has been observed that known global dromedaries have begun several thousand years ago in central or southern Arabia and has been observed that known global .
about 13 million dromedaries have been domesticated, and mostly in the West Indies to Pakistan, Iran and then to North Africa about 13 million dromedaries have been domesticated, and mostly in the West Indies to Pakistan, Iran and then to North Africa . to their original distribution there is not tame, but some of the dromedary and later to Australia, and some were introduced in the United States,Therefore only Australia and the United States the dromedary's wild male dromedary to their original distribution there is not tame, but some of the dromedary and later to Australia, and some were introduced in the United States,Therefore only Australia and the United States the dromedary's wild male dromedary .
of the soft palate, so that they can deliver a pink bag at of the soft palate, so that they can deliver a pink bag at . during mating season, male dromedary bags will hang in front of the mouth, and, being to attract a female dromedary during mating season, male dromedary bags will hang in front of the mouth, and, being to attract a female dromedary .
very thick lashes, his ears were small and furry very thick lashes, his ears were small and furry . dromedary gestation lasts 12 months dromedary gestation lasts 12 months .
once they usually give birth only a little camel, adult camel will personally take care of the camel until the camel for 18 months until once they usually give birth only a little camel, adult camel will personally take care of the camel until the camel for 18 months until . female dromedary in 3 to 4 when they reach the age of sexual maturity,while male dromedary in 5 to 6 after the age of sexual maturity of female dromedary in 3 to 4 when they reach the age of sexual maturity,while male dromedary in 5 to 6 after the age of sexual maturity of .
they can live for 25 years, and the maximum range of up to 50 years they can live for 25 years, and the maximum range of up to 50 years . adult dromedary camel can last up to 10 feet, up to 6 to 7 feet adult dromedary camel can last up to 10 feet, up to 6 to 7 feet .
them. The weight of 1000 to 1500 pounds of the dromedary had been domesticated can offer human milk and meat, and also for loading of cargo or passengers can offer human milk and meat, and also for loading of cargo or passengers .
in Egypt, many policemen riding a camel around at the end of the Bactrian camels dromedaries in Egypt, many policemen riding a camel around at the end of the Bactrian camels dromedaries . than higher, run faster, if anyone has a handle, can be maintained at speeds of 13 to 14 kilometers than higher, run faster, if anyone has a handle, can be maintained at speeds of 13 to 14 kilometers .
Camas
Bactrian camels have two humps, is suitable for cold climate animals while Bactrian camels have two humps, is suitable for cold climate animals while . camel has one hump, and more adapted to desert life camel has one hump, and more adapted to desert life .
both mixed - breed with aspect ratio of two camels are large, there is a hump, which suggest that the pack females can interbreed with both mixed - breed with aspect ratio of two camels are large, there is a hump, which suggest that the pack females can interbreed with . male camel to mate and give birth in Kazakhstan male camel to mate and give birth in Kazakhstan .
can be seen of the Camas can be seen of the Camas . man - camel and llama mutt. He's become the Kama, and scientists want to know the degree of similarity of the two species is the large weight
dromedary, alpaca, sixTherefore need via artificial insemination of a female llama dromedary, alpaca, sixTherefore need via artificial insemination of a female llama . pregnant female dromedary to conceive without success on the pregnant female dromedary to conceive without success on the .
mixed bloods and much bigger than the llama is smaller, has a similar short - tailed and that broke the camel's ears, no hump, has a similar large sheep camel's toe, instead of a camel's back big feet mixed bloods and much bigger than the llama is smaller, has a similar short - tailed and that broke the camel's ears, no hump, has a similar large sheep camel's toe, instead of a camel's back big feet . Kama at 4 at the age of sexual maturity, female llama and alpaca and guanaco. The interest
after the closing of the Kama, a female born through artificial insemination because after the closing of the Kama, a female born through artificial insemination because . camels and alpacas all have 74 chromosomes, scientists hope that female fertility may be Kama camels and alpacas all have 74 chromosomes, scientists hope that female fertility may be Kama .
if successful, means it is possible to increase the South American camel - like physique, meat / wool,pack capacity if successful, means it is possible to increase the South American camel - like physique, meat / wool,pack capacity . Kama looks had inherited their parents' temperaments, and displays a new Old World species in the family Camelidae links between Kama looks had inherited their parents' temperaments, and displays a new Old World species in the family Camelidae links between .
there are four living in the South American camel - like animals of the Camelidae: llama (llama, alpaca alpacas, alpaca, guanaco (), vicunas (vicuna) there are four living in the South American camel - like animals of the Camelidae: llama (llama, alpaca alpacas, alpaca, guanaco (), vicunas (vicuna) . 4 4.
Distribution And Status
Camelus dromedarius has about 1 million people through survival, however wild species has been on the verge of extinction and Camelus dromedarius has about 1 million people through survival, however wild species has been on the verge of extinction and . for livestock is of the dromedary is found mainly in Sudan, Somalia, India and nearby countries, South Africa, Namibia and Botswana for livestock is of the dromedary is found mainly in Sudan, Somalia, India and nearby countries, South Africa, Namibia and Botswana .
bactrian camels were once widespread, but the only remaining about 140 million, mainly livestock bactrian camels were once widespread, but the only remaining about 140 million, mainly livestock . estimated about 1,000 wild Bactrian camels living in the Gobi Desert, and a small amount of life in Iran, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan estimated about 1,000 wild Bactrian camels living in the Gobi Desert, and a small amount of life in Iran, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan .
in China are mainly distributed in the Qaidam Basin in Xinjiang, Gansu and Inner Mongolia; in places like distribution in China are mainly distributed in the Qaidam Basin in Xinjiang, Gansu and Inner Mongolia; in places like distribution . China now and a few precious wild Bactrian camels, the larger body, China now and a few precious wild Bactrian camels, the larger body,.
limbs shorter central Australia have estimated that up to 700,000 feral camels, they are in the 19th century and early 20th century with the introduction of the use of camels as transport limbs shorter central Australia have estimated that up to 700,000 feral camels, they are in the 19th century and early 20th century with the introduction of the use of camels as transport . progeny population this year of about 11% of the speed increase, since the occupied the sheep needed for the limited resources, the Government has decided to use an aerial shot of the slaughter method these camels progeny population this year of about 11% of the speed increase, since the occupied the sheep needed for the limited resources, the Government has decided to use an aerial shot of the slaughter method these camels .
importing some of the unimodal and Bactrian Camel in the southwestern United States survived to the 20th century importing some of the unimodal and Bactrian Camel in the southwestern United States survived to the 20th century . them from Turkey's introduction, the u.s. as the camel army test portion,and is used for mine
pack animals in the project after the end of these camels escape or are released in addition with pack animals in the project after the end of these camels escape or are released in addition with . 23 only during the Gold Rush in Bactrian Camel (Camelus bactrianus) was introduced to Canadian 23 only during the Gold Rush in Bactrian Camel (Camelus bactrianus) was introduced to Canadian .
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Working Performance
Camel prostration of the performance are its main production performance of a function, which can used as a saddle, bridle, cart, plow or the like) (Camel prostration of the performance are its main production performance of a function, which can used as a saddle, bridle, cart, plow or the like) (. a camel ride is desert and semidesert regions, especially in desert areas of the main tools of the ride, too, was once widely used for investigation work a camel ride is desert and semidesert regions, especially in desert areas of the main tools of the ride, too, was once widely used for investigation work .
desert camel. He is not running, but its long legs and a large stride while a brisk, strong durability, in addition to its hoof of special structure, therefore, is suitable as an important vehicle in the desert of in the short - distance riding, Bactrian camel with speeds of up to 10 - 15 km / h, when riding long distances,every day can travel 30 ~ 35 km in the short - distance riding, Bactrian camel with speeds of up to 10 - 15 km / h, when riding long distances,every day can travel 30 ~ 35 km .
China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has also hosted a camel race of the Games, but also in remote ethnic minority have camel racing project, Alashan camel 5000 metres for 3 minutes and 58 seconds China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has also hosted a camel race of the Games, but also in remote ethnic minority have camel racing project, Alashan camel 5000 metres for 3 minutes and 58 seconds . (2) the trek in the desert, the Gobi, hydrochloric acid, and the snow - covered mountain deep grass carrying supplies, the other vehicle is often difficult to play, and the camels are the most important areas of pack animals, livestock and plays other vehicle more difficulty therefore (2) the trek in the desert, the Gobi, hydrochloric acid, and the snow - covered mountain deep grass carrying supplies, the other vehicle is often difficult to play, and the camels are the most important areas of pack animals, livestock and plays other vehicle more difficulty therefore .
, are also widely used to desert area of exploration, scientific survey, transportation and other work , are also widely used to desert area of exploration, scientific survey, transportation and other work . camels in inclement weather,grass in short supply, it is still possible to adhere to the transport camels in inclement weather,grass in short supply, it is still possible to adhere to the transport .
Generally, bactrian camels carrying heavy weight of about 33. 8% ~ 43. 1%, i.e., 100 ~ 200 kg, for the short distance, can carry heavy 250 ~ 300 kg, per day during the travel up to 30 ~ 35 km Piggy - piggy - back ride than the general single - peaked for heavy physique, speed is about 2 ~ 3 km / h, and the weight 165 ~ 220 kg Piggy - piggy - back ride than the general single - peaked for heavy physique, speed is about 2 ~ 3 km / h, and the weight 165 ~ 220 kg .
(3) arm drag camels can be used for farmland, harness, pumping, etc (3) arm drag camels can be used for farmland, harness, pumping, etc . reportedly, Bactrian camel hanging off the car, the car 1 2 pack may be pulling 1. 5 ~ 1. 8 tonnes and in farmlands, the single set of plough land 5 hours a day,3,333 square meters of arable land (2.5 acres): Double blade plow daily 4667 square meters of arable land (7 acres), up to 14 mu (9333)
penury, that broke the camel's maximum effort is 369 kg, equivalent to 80% of their weight, while for 321 kg of Sanhe Cattle. d - 1 5 kg of the Bactrian Camel (Camelus bactrianus and Camelus dromedarius where where .
is substantially similar to that reported in South Africa, 1 Female camels in this two - wheeled vehicle drawn, loading up to 7500 kg is substantially similar to that reported in South Africa, 1 Female camels in this two - wheeled vehicle drawn, loading up to 7500 kg . in agriculture, the dromedary is also widely used for farm work, and cattle, horses and other animals using pairing in agriculture, the dromedary is also widely used for farm work, and cattle, horses and other animals using pairing .
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Discovery
8 March 2012 message, according to the American national geographic website reported that scientists in Central America, Panama has discovered two strange prehistoric camel fossil, a petite, lives in a tropical rainforest 8 March 2012 message, according to the American national geographic website reported that scientists in Central America, Panama has discovered two strange prehistoric camel fossil, a petite, lives in a tropical rainforest . in 2008 to 2011, scientists at the Panama - Lars Casca have archaeological site (Las) found some small fragments of fossil in 2008 to 2011, scientists at the Panama - Lars Casca have archaeological site (Las) found some small fragments of fossil .
study's lead author, Vertebrate paleontology at the University of Florida graduate student of Aldo Lincoln (Aldo Rincon) said: "Back in the lab,I started with the fragments that are spliced together and immediately realized that I almost have a complete mandible study's lead author, Vertebrate paleontology at the University of Florida graduate student of Aldo Lincoln (Aldo Rincon) said: "Back in the lab,I started with the fragments that are spliced together and immediately realized that I almost have a complete mandible . "based on these new discoveries of fossil clues, Lincoln and his teammates described two new species of prehistoric camel:" a "and" minuta ", these two camels are living in about 2000 years ago the Central American tropics "based on these new discoveries of fossil clues, Lincoln and his teammates described two new species of prehistoric camel:" a "and" minuta ", these two camels are living in about 2000 years ago the Central American tropics .
both prehistoric camel has a crocodile - like snout, Lincoln told the" National Geographic ",He believes that they have evolved to adapt in dense tropical rainforest in seeking fruit and leaves and plants of the both prehistoric camel has a crocodile - like snout, Lincoln told the" National Geographic ",He believes that they have evolved to adapt in dense tropical rainforest in seeking fruit and leaves and plants of the . In addition, these camels for the short, sharp teeth In addition, these camels for the short, sharp teeth .
according to these clues, Lincoln and his colleagues estimate that a minimum of two camels, A. minuta standing at about 2 feet (60 cm), almost to the modern chevrotain); A. the standing height of 2.5 inches, or about 80 cm 1 1.
