Syrian camel
The Syrian camel (Camelus moreli), is an extinct species of camel from Syria. It has been discovered in the Hummal area of the western Syrian desert.[1] Found to have existed around 100,000 years ago, the camel was up to 3 metres (9.8 feet) tall at the shoulder, and 4 metres (13 feet) tall overall.[2] The first of the fossils were discovered late in 2005, and several more were discovered about a year later.[3] The new camelid was found together with Middle Paleolithic human remains.
| Syrian camel | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Artiodactyla |
| Family: | Camelidae |
| Genus: | Camelus |
| Species: | †C. moreli |
| Binomial name | |
| †Camelus moreli | |
See also
References
- "Research on the Paleolithic of the El Kowm area (Syria)]" (PDF). University of Basel. 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 December 2008.
- "Giant camel fossil found in Syria". BBC News. 10 October 2006. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
- Scientists find more Syrian Camel bones - NBC News Wire Services - nbcnews.com
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