Vegan, writer, editor, actor, flutist, animal lover. Some people may be surprised that camel wrestling exists, as it’s the kind of cruel practice — viewed by those who engage in it as a “sport” — that ...

A traditional camel wrestling festival in western Turkey that attracts thousands of people every year is drawing criticism from animal rights activists who say the big ruminants are abused and injured ...

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Camels are among nature's most remarkable survivors. While the harsh desert environment is known for extreme heat, limited water and scarce vegetation, these animals have evolved a range of unique ...

Around the world, millions of camels are farmed for milk and meat while others are used in leisure activities like racing and riding. Yet the treatment of these animals as livestock can be harsh, ...

Human beings are not animals. Or, at least, we’re not animals in the way those animals are. Children are chided for eating like pigs; brawling teenagers are discouraged from fighting like cats and ...

On today’s episode of Wild Animal Wednesday, Wild Animal Safari is showcasing their camel exhibit. They have two species of camels on display. There is the Dromedary camel which has one hump and a ...

The ancient camel question is: One hump or two? Arabian camels, also known as dromedaries, have only one hump, but they employ it to great effect. The hump stores up to 80 pounds of fat, which a camel ...