Interesting Facts about Camel Races or Camels
Q: Did you know that the former UAE President, had 14,000 camels and 9,000 staff for the camels!
Q: Can camels race?
A: Of course they can! All animals can race!
Q: What makes camels run fast?
A: Their long legs. They're light and agile!
Q; How many types of racing camels are there?
A: Mainly 3 types: Oman camels, Sudanese camels and Arabian Peninsula camels.
Q: Apart from the UAE and Middle East countries, are camel races held anywhere else?
A: Yes. They're also held annually in Germany and Australia.
Q: Why do camels play such an important role in the Middle East?
A: It's a source of food, transportation, entertainment, and preservation of the Arabic Heritage.
Q: How fast can camels run?
A: They can complete 10km in 18 minutes!
Q: Did you know that there's even a camel beauty contest? Yup yup yup! They do! So, what's the judging criteria?
A: Generally, camel beauty is based on 7 criteria:
i) Size: The bigger the body the better
ii) Length: Long and big lips
iii) Thickness: Legs should be thick
iv) Shape: Pointed face and nose
v) Attractiveness: A long neck
vi) Colour: Shiny and black wool
vii) Connection: Humps should be connected to the thighs
(Latest news! Camel Contest in Abu Dhabi)
Q: How many toes does a camel have in its hoof?
A: Two! (This is how a camel's hoof look like. It's split into two!)
Q: Any advantage for the split hoofs?
A: There is! It helps to stop them from sinking into the sand.
Interesting fact:
In the past, people used to race alongside with camels too!!!
(http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/the-rich-history-of-camel-racing)
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Reference Sites:
1. http://www.dcrc.ae/?p=1
2. http://www.dubaifaqs.com/things-to-do-in-dubai.php
3. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8506946.stm
4. http://www.myoasisliving.com/images/pdf/download_emirati_culture.php?
5. http://wanttoknowit.com/what-do-camels-eat/
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