The United Nations recently declared 2024 the International Year of Camelids.
About Camelids:
A Camelid refers to any of the even-toed ungulates of the family Camelidae. g. camels, llamas,alpacas, guanacos, and vicuñas.
They are known for their remarkable adaptations to arid and high-altitude environments.
These ungulates can be classified into two major groups: the Old World and the New World.
The Old-World Camelids, found in northern Africa and central Asia are the true camels, such as the dromedary camels (one-humped camel) and the Bactrian camels (two-humped camel), characterised by:
their humps on their backs and
the dulla, which is an organ found on the throat of male camels and is believed to be associated with the display of dominance among males and for attracting females.
The South American Camelids (New World Camelids) include the modern llamas, alpacas, guanacos, and vicuñas. Wild populations of South American Camelids, such as vicuñas, inhabit the high-altitude regions of the Andes Mountains.
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