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competitive camel racers pose for a picture with their camels

Women’s camel racing team takes an ancient sport back to the future

Sports

Camel racing is an ancient sport. There are records of races on the Arabian Peninsula that date back to the 7th century. These days, it’s still hugely popular, with robot jockeys and cash prizes. But a new team is taking camel racing back to its roots — with a twist.

The Hi Jolly Monument in Quartzsite, Arizona.

One of America’s first Syrian immigrants helped conquer the West — with camels

Culture
Camels ridden by robot jockeys compete during a weekly camel race at the Kuwait Camel Racing club in Kebd January 26, 2013. The robots are controlled by trainers, who follow in their vehicles around the track.

The ancient Arabian tradition of camel racing has taken a modern twist — with robot jockeys

Sports
The World

Camel wrestling … Yes, it’s a real thing

Arts, Culture & Media
Camels still work as beasts of burden in many parts of the world.

Camel bones challenge the timing of some Bible stories

Environment

Almanac/Battle of the Camels

This week, we have facts about camel wrestling. In Turkey, camel-mating season is underway and the male tendency to compete for mates is harnessed in this spectator sport.

The World

Camel Ice Cream

For thousands of years, people have put camels to use as beast of burden and transportation. Now, from the Negev Desert, comes another use for the animals. And this one might surprise you.