camel
n.
A large ruminant used in Asia and Africa for carrying burdens and for riding. The camel is remarkable for its ability to go a long time without drinking. Its hoofs are small, and situated at the extremities of the toes, and the weight of the animal rests on the callous. The dromedary ( Camelus dromedarius ) has one bunch on the back, while the Bactrian camel ( Camelus Bactrianus ) has two. The llama, alpaca, and vicuña, of South America, belong to a related genus ( Auchenia ).
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