A camel train

87cm x 61cm
Cobra water mixable oils on textured board.

Although it is estimated that there are only 950 wild Bactrian Camels(2 humps) in the world, all Dromedary camels (single hump) have been domesticated and are used mainly for travel across arid deserts. They can survive in the harshest conditions for long periods without food or water, and can walk about 20 miles per day.
The camels hump(s) are used to store fat which can be converted to energy. During sand storms their double row of long eyelashes help to protect their eyes and they are able to close their nostrils to keep the sand out.

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