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Dubai camel cloning caters to races, beauty pageants
Having led the world's first cloning of camels in 2009, Nisar Wani is now replicating a few dozen a year at a Dubai lab.
Sat May 27 2023
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This heat-protective fabric is inspired by camels
Scientists in China are working on creating a fabric that can protect humans from extreme heat.
Sun Feb 05 2023
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Kuala Krai Mini Zoo springs back to life after 17 years
More than 50 species of animals like camels, hornbills, elephants and iguanas as well as a Mini Aquaria of fishes awaits visitors.
Fri Jul 29 2022
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Hot milk and grooming for camels at Saudi luxury 'hotel'
For 400 riyals the camels are trimmed, scrubbed and pampered before taking part in beauty contests, where millions of dollars are at stake.
Mon Jan 17 2022
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Prize camels keep tradition alive in changing Saudi, but please no Botox!
The dromedaries paraded down a dusty racetrack as judges rated the size of their lips, cheeks, heads and knees. Crowds of men watched from the bleachers.
Thu Jan 25 2018
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Saudi bans hajj camel slaughter
Saudi Arabia on Friday banned the slaughter of camels during this year's hajj pilgrimage, after a surge in deaths from the MERS virus linked to the animals.
Sat Sep 12 2015