Adapted to the harsh conditions of the Middle East and Central Asia, camels have been so widely used as pack animals in these regions over the past 3,500 years that the majority of camels have been domesticated.1 There are three recognized species of …

Camels are even-toed ungulates that inhabit the desert areas of western Asia and central and east Asia. There are two main species of camel: the dromedary camel (Camelus dromedaries, or the Arabian camel) and the Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus). …

Inhabiting the desert areas of western Asia and central and east Asia, camels are even-toed ungulates comprised of two main species: the dromedary camel (Camelus dromedaries, or the Arabian camel) and the Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus). The Bact …

Camels include any of three species of large hoofed ruminants that inhabit northern Africa and Asia which are known for their ability to go for long periods without water. The Arabian, or dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) has one back hump, while …

There are few wild species that are as iconic as the camel. There are three recognized species of camel; these are the dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius), the Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus) and the wild Bactrian camel (C. ferus). Approximatel …

The nyala is a large antelope that is found in the eastern part of southern Africa. There are two subspecies of nyala; the lowland nyala (Tragelaphus agasi) and the mountain nyala (Tragelaphus buxtoni). “Nyala” is the Swahili name for this antelope, …

The word “antelope” is used to describe a wide variety of horned mammals in the Families Bovidae and Antilocapridae. Antelope males and the females of some species have unbranched horns that attach to the frontal bones of the skull.The sable antelope …

The African sable (Hippotragus niger) is an antelope that inhabits the savannah of East Africa below Kenya and down into South Africa. The sable is included among the subfamily Hippotragus, meaning “horse antelope.”1 Antelopes within this subfamily a …

The sable (Hippotragus niger) is considered one of Africa’s most visually striking antelopes. Its build, mane and gain has led to its inclusion in the “horse antelope” genus (Hippotragini).1There are four subspecies of sable: Black sable (also Masti …