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The most distinctive features of the Camel are its long curved neck and its hump. Interestingly the size of the hump varies in accordance with the nutritional status of the camel. The hump gets smaller in size and is sometimes not even noticeable when the Camel starves for several days at a stretch.
The dromedary species of Camel found in India survives for 40-50 years. They are primarily kept as domestic animals. Thorny plants and dry grasses form a chief part of the Camel's diet. The camel renders a lot of service to human beings and makes it possible for them to inhabit the Thar Desert in Rajasthan.
Male Camel forms the dominant member of the group. It may sound rather strange but the milk of camel is even more nutritious than cow's milk. Being the chief means of transportation they are often referred to as the Ship of the Desert. Their widened feet and their distinctive way of walking enable them to walk easily on this surface. Their feet do not sink in. The camels generally tend to walk in a single line on the desert.
Rajasthan is visited by a large number of tourists each year. The Camel Safaris are a major attraction. It is indeed very thrilling to take a pleasure trip on a camel back and move through the vast expanse of the Thar Desert. Camel rides are perfect for exploring the sand dunes.
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