Camels waiting behind a barrier to compete at a camel race in the Omani desert village of Abiad are attended to by their carer.
Camel racing in the desert of Oman where this ancient tradition is still widely practiced.
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Location: Wahiba Sands, Ash Sharqiyah North Governorate, Oman
Photo credit: © davidxgreen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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