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Jump that hump! Competitive camels and the games they play

Published January 10th, 2015 - 02:50 GMT

What’s tall, blonde, and athletic? Well, camels might not be the first thing that springs to mind, but this humped animal is pretty much the face of desert life across the Arab world.

Camels have been hard at work sustaining the Bedouin lifestyle for thousands of years. As a mode of transportation, a source of food, and a sign of status and wealth, camels have some serious responsibilities.

But they’re good for more than just the practical stuff. Actually, they've got some wild tricks up their hoofs! Can you knock someone over with your neck, run 40 mph with a robot on your back, or predict World Cup matches with abnormally consistent accuracy? Didn't think so! Take a look at these impressive competitions that camels are putting their humps into like never before!

 

 

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Who will be crowned Miss Camel 2015? The beauty with the longest eyelashes, the shiniest hair, and the biggest hump, of course! Camel beauty pageants draw thousands of wealthy Gulf families seeking fame and prestige. Priced at two to three million dollars, the world’s most beautiful camels make the world’s fastest camels look cheap.

Who will be crowned Miss Camel 2015? The beauty with the longest eyelashes, the shiniest hair, and the biggest hump, of course! Camel beauty pageants draw thousands of wealthy Gulf families seeking fame and prestige. Priced at two to three million dollars, the world’s most beautiful camels make the world’s fastest camels look cheap.

Each year, over 25,000 humped-divas stride across the Gulf to compete for a total of $10 million in prizes in the al-Dhafra festival in Abu Dhabi. The most coveted title is awarded to the owner of the finest 50-camel herd.

Each year, over 25,000 humped-divas stride across the Gulf to compete for a total of $10 million in prizes in the al-Dhafra festival in Abu Dhabi. The most coveted title is awarded to the owner of the finest 50-camel herd.

Yes, it’s real. In fact camel fighting is one of the highlights of Turkey’s sporting calendar. The event draws in thousands of tourists each year, although has angered animal rights’ groups. They may look docile, but they can be pretty aggressive when they want to be!

Yes, it’s real. In fact camel fighting is one of the highlights of Turkey’s sporting calendar. The event draws in thousands of tourists each year, although has angered animal rights’ groups. They may look docile, but they can be pretty aggressive when they want to be!

Who will be crowned Miss Camel 2015? The beauty with the longest eyelashes, the shiniest hair, and the biggest hump, of course! Camel beauty pageants draw thousands of wealthy Gulf families seeking fame and prestige. Priced at two to three million dollars, the world’s most beautiful camels make the world’s fastest camels look cheap.
Each year, over 25,000 humped-divas stride across the Gulf to compete for a total of $10 million in prizes in the al-Dhafra festival in Abu Dhabi. The most coveted title is awarded to the owner of the finest 50-camel herd.
Yes, it’s real. In fact camel fighting is one of the highlights of Turkey’s sporting calendar. The event draws in thousands of tourists each year, although has angered animal rights’ groups. They may look docile, but they can be pretty aggressive when they want to be!
Who will be crowned Miss Camel 2015? The beauty with the longest eyelashes, the shiniest hair, and the biggest hump, of course! Camel beauty pageants draw thousands of wealthy Gulf families seeking fame and prestige. Priced at two to three million dollars, the world’s most beautiful camels make the world’s fastest camels look cheap.
Who will be crowned Miss Camel 2015? The beauty with the longest eyelashes, the shiniest hair, and the biggest hump, of course! Camel beauty pageants draw thousands of wealthy Gulf families seeking fame and prestige. Priced at two to three million dollars, the world’s most beautiful camels make the world’s fastest camels look cheap.
Each year, over 25,000 humped-divas stride across the Gulf to compete for a total of $10 million in prizes in the al-Dhafra festival in Abu Dhabi. The most coveted title is awarded to the owner of the finest 50-camel herd.
Each year, over 25,000 humped-divas stride across the Gulf to compete for a total of $10 million in prizes in the al-Dhafra festival in Abu Dhabi. The most coveted title is awarded to the owner of the finest 50-camel herd.
Yes, it’s real. In fact camel fighting is one of the highlights of Turkey’s sporting calendar. The event draws in thousands of tourists each year, although has angered animal rights’ groups. They may look docile, but they can be pretty aggressive when they want to be!
Yes, it’s real. In fact camel fighting is one of the highlights of Turkey’s sporting calendar. The event draws in thousands of tourists each year, although has angered animal rights’ groups. They may look docile, but they can be pretty aggressive when they want to be!

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