Dromedary
Camelus dromedarius
ok. 180 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
at the shoulder
- Mass
- 400–600 kgAdult males
Dromedary — size comparison
The dromedary is a domesticated one-humped camel adapted to hot, dry conditions. Its original wild population has not survived; free-ranging camels in Australia
Silhouette comparison
Height
Ground barkReference values · details in the profiles
HeightScale in m
00,511,52
approx. 180 cm
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Dromedary — size comparison — facts and sources
The dromedary is a domesticated one-humped camel adapted to hot, dry conditions. Its original wild population has not survived; free-ranging camels in Australia descend from domestic animals.
Broad, two-toed feet help it cross sand, while long eyelashes and closable nostrils limit exposure to dust. Dromedaries feed on desert and semi-desert plants, including grasses, shrubs and salt-tolerant vegetation. The hump stores fat and can shrink or lean as those reserves are used.
180 cm w kłębie to dolna wartość dorosłego samca z zestawienia ADW. Garb, szyja i głowa nie ustalają wysokości barku. Nowe ujęcie ma spokojną, obniżoną pozycję szyi.