Camel’s role is incredible in its cradle of domestication and its original habitats. In the 19th Century, some camels were transported to the USA, Australia, and some other places for work and armies. After the automobile revolution, the role of the camel as a beast of burden was gradually diminished 1,2.
In Australia there are thousands of feral camels, now it’s estimated a million, roaming across Australian deserts but unfortunately considered as a pest. The government launches a project to kill camel (considering as a pest) and save the scarce water resources in region 3. Many friends from Australia and other parts of the world (including the author) raised voice to halt such killing which results in wastage of such a unique resource. The camel activists gave many good arguments/suggestions to save feral camel; a tool to adapt to the climate change and judiciously use of the scattered bushy vegetation of the region 4. Unfortunately, there are still many challenges, the main one is the weak faith and poor understanding of the present Australian government on the onset of climate change 5.
I appreciate the role of the colleagues and friends around the world who raised voice for the conservation of camel in Australia and converting camel from a useless animal to the best tool for adaptation to climate change and ensuring food security. Now my dream about camel ‘Turning from a beast of burden to a modern farm animal’ is turning true 6. Camel is Turning from a Beast of Burden to a Modern Farm Animal
In this series of articles, I am starting to share links, photographs, and views of the people around the world, who floated the idea to the sustainable use of camel for the well being of humanity. Modern science also proved the role of the camel in all aspects especially, food security, sustainability, resilience, and adaptation to climate change and human health. All friends and colleagues are warmly welcome to freely review, comment, share in this series of knowledge sharing.
As a first innovation, I hereby share pictures sent by Hannah Purs from Australia. I hope she will respond to reviewers.
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Camel_Corps
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_feral_camel
- http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/06/09/australia-considers-killing-camels-to-tackle-climate-change/
- http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/news/hannah-purss-embarks-on-2000km-camels-for-drought-relief-trek-along-oodnadatta-track/story-fngr8gwi-1226926025959
- http://rt.com/news/256861-climate-change-un-hoax/
- https://camel4milk.wordpress.com/2014/11/01/camel-is-turning-from-a-beast-of-burden-to-a-modern-farm-animal/
17 replies on “Camel Journey ~ From its Original Habitat to Modern World”
Reblogged this on Camel, food security and climate change and commented:
camel importance is increasing
I expect response from the camel world. I really need to aware the people regarding the importance of camel and its role in modern habitats.
Reblogged this on Rashid's Blog.
Rashid Faridi,
Thanks very much for sharing. The spread awareness regarding camel role in sustainable food production is a great help for the well being of us all.
Nothing more greater than discovering the importance of our natural world and presenting
new found ways to live well with the environment. Thank you for your wonderful work
Thanks Eddie for your support and feedback. Yes you are totally right. The tool of adaptation and nature friendly activities are sustainable and help us in keeping good health for all, i.e. nature, earth, animals and human beings at large. The nature positively response to green and sustainable activities like camel herding etc.
Thanks for sharing the importance of camels with us all. Your input is very interesting. I hope that Australia will begin to increase its appreciation for camels and that as a global camel community, we’ll be able to move forward and share our very varied knowledge.
Thanks Hannah for your feedback. I have raised the issue of camel killing in Australia at different forums and international events. The people started realizing the importance of climate especially in the context of climate change. It is pity that some governments even denying the calamities of climate change. The global warming scenario, scarcity of feed and water resources and shrinking arable lands will further increase the importance of camel because of its unique physiology and level of tolerance.
I would like you share with me more photographs, some introduction of your work, linkages between the camel interest groups in Australia and future prospects/role of camel in Australia. It will help me to to explain my camel dream with the world.
Hannah,, what is the progress of your camels’ project. Let have your valuable input for your progress so for at the occasion of the world’s camel day.
Reblogged this on pakissan2002.
Thanks very much for sharing. I wish we launch a very comprehensive project on this precious animal in Pakistan.
Reblogged this on Dr. B. A. Usman's Blog.
Thanks Dr Usman. I endorse your valuable work and ideas. The camel really needs our attention.
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