Yesterday morning I followed Dr. Aminu Deen to the farthest corral where the pregnant females, mothers, and yearlings are kept. A peculiar aspect of the camel's adaptation to the desert is its fluctuating temperature; in order to conserve energy used for thermoregulation, the body temperature can increase by up to 6C in the hottest conditions. There is still a safe range, however, and it is periodically necessary to check the youngs' temperature for illness. Here, the raikas (camel herders) demonstrate the process of isolating and subduing a yearling. Note the reaction of the herd. I can't wait to see it done on a 700kg bull.
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That was so awesome. I never knew camel could scream like that.
I hope you learn to do this!
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