WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION BREAKS DOWN CAMEL FLU The World Health Organisation describes the camel flu as a Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) – a viral respiratory disease caused by Middle.

Camels are mammals known for their distinctive humped backs. Bactrian camels ( Camelus bactrianus) have two humps, while dromedary camels ( Camelus dromedarius) have one. These creatures' humps store fat deposits that they use as sustenance when external food and water sources are scarce.

Common name Scientific name Distribution Bactrian camel: Camelus bactrianus: Domesticated; Central Asia, including the historical region of Bactria. Dromedary / Arabian camel: Camelus dromedarius: Domesticated; the Middle East, Sahara Desert, and South Asia; introduced to Australia: Wild Bactrian camel: Camelus ferus: Remote areas of northwest.

Scientific Name: Camelus bactrianus Type: Mammals Diet: Herbivore Group Name: Flock, caravan Average Life Span In Captivity: Up to 50 years Size: Over 7 feet tall at the hump Weight: 1,800.