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Arabian Animals. Noteworthy animals of the Arabian Peninsula. Arabian Animals. Camel. Called the “Dromedary Camel” One hump on its back Second largest member of the camel family Feeds on dry grasses and desert vegetation Domesticated widely in North Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East.
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Arabian Animals Noteworthy animals of the Arabian Peninsula
Camel • Called the “Dromedary Camel” • One hump on its back • Second largest member of the camel family • Feeds on dry grasses and desert vegetation • Domesticated widely in North Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East
Baboons • Live in rocky homes • Travel in packs • Packs led by a male • Males have fluffy coats • Naked/tough feet and rear ends
Fattail scorpion • The Fattail scorpion is the one the most deadliest species in the world • In Latin its name means “Man Killer” • It has a thick powerful tail that stores a sing capable of lethal venom • Its venom affects the function of the nervous cell system • The fattail scorpion usually lives in the desert region
Camel • Camels in Arabia give wool • Camels are used to ship cargo and passengers to places they need to go • Camels are easier to train and tougher than cattles • Camels can carry up to 650 LB • Arabians also eat camel meat