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About World Camel Day
When is World Camel Day? This holiday is always tastefully enjoyed on June 22
Today is World Camel Day. This June 22 holiday encourages us to learn more about these amazing mammals and how nomads and other communities use this desert “Beast of Burden”. They are truly an amazing animal.
Camels were domesticated over 3,000 years ago. They are well adapted to life in hot, arid regions of the world. They can go long periods without food and water. When food and water sources are available, they “tank up” and store the water and food as fat in their humps. The fat provides energy and water. Then, as they travel across the desert, their body draws on this storage. The fat in their humps allows them to survive several weeks or more without any additional food or water.
Today’s Trivia: We call camels a “Beast of Burden” because they are versatile at transporting people and goods. Other beasts of burden include alpacas, donkeys, horses, llamas, mules, and oxen.
Did You Know: Camels are also called the “Ship of the Desert”.
Happy World Camel Day!!
Camel Trivia and Fun Facts
How much do you know about camels? This trivia and fun facts will certainly expand your knowledge.
- Worldwide, there is an estimated 38 to 50 million camels.
- 94% of camels are Dromedary camels, with one hump.
- Two-humped Bactrian camels comprise the remaining 6% of the total population.
- They are born without humps. Humps develop at about 10 months of age.
- They are native to Africa and Asia.
- All camels are herbivores.
- They are not hooved. Rather, they have two-toed feet.
- They grow up to 12 feet tall and can weigh over 2,200 pounds.
- Camels can go several weeks without water.
- Upon arrival at an oasis, a thirsty camel can drink up to 40 gallons of water in just a few minutes!
- Their lifespan is 40 to 50 years.
- This speedy land creature can run up to 40 miles per hour.
- An adult can carry up to 600 pounds on its back.
- Hump Day is defined as Wednedays because it is the middle of the work week. If World Camel Day falls on a Wednesday, there are two reasons to celebrate.
How We Use Camels
Communities that have domesticated camels use them for a variety of applications. Here are their primary benefits to humans:
- They are a beast of burden. They carry all kinds of goods on their backs.
- Camels are a good source of milk and meat.
- People use their fur as fiber for clothing, blankets, and other items.
- People ride atop them to get to and from where they want to go. Nomads ride on them to go across long stretches of desert with no water and little vegetation.
- They are used to plow fields.
- Use them to pull carts and wagons.
How to Celebrate World Camel Day
Here are some ideas on how to celebrate World Camel Day:
- Visit a zoo that has camels.
- When you see them, take plenty of pictures. Then, share them on social media.
- Learn about desert nomads and how they need and use camels.
- If you can, go on a trip to the Sahara Desert to see them.
- Find ways to help support groups that seek to protect this Beast of Burden.
Today's Quote
“Experts say that Iraq may have nuclear weapons. That’s bad news – they may have a nuclear bomb. Now the good news is that they have to drop it with a camel.” – – David Letterman
History and Origin of World Camel Day
In 2009, Dr. Abdul Raziq Kabar. His objective is to raise awareness about camels and their environment. He selected June 22 to celebrate this holiday because it is one of the hottest days of the year.
This Day in History
Every day of the year, there are numerous important historical events and famous birthdays to celebrate. In addition to World Camel Day, here are a couple of other things that happened on June 22:
- Hanson Gregory creates the first Doughnut. (1847)
- The game of lawn tennis is created. (1874)
- We celebrate the birth of Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep on this day in 1949.
More June 22 Holidays
If you like World Camel Day, then you will certainly want to participate in these June 22 holidays:
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