A late 19th Century illustration of a dromedary camel. With one hump the icon of the desert flourishes in north Africa and the Middle East where they can carry up to 200 lbs on their back for distances in the heat. A camel’s hump consists of fatty-tissue which minimizes heat-trapping insulation in the rest of their bodies, keeping them cooler; and the fur or coat can reflect the sun and insulate the animal from the heat radiated from the desert environment

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Size: 3900px × 4160px
Location: Middle East/North Africa
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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