Photo. A camel today observed in the ancient city Petra in Jordan. © Travel Explorations.
Swiss researchers have discovered the 100,000-year-old remains of a previously unknown giant camel species in central Syria. The last find of bones confirms the discovery.
The animal, called the "Syrian Camel" by its Swiss and Syrian discoverers, stood between three and four yards (metres) high. It’s about twice the size of camels living today and the height at the shoulder of many African elephants.
Now researchers want to find out why this species of camel died out.
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Will there be more interesting discoveries in this ancient site in Syria?
Stein Morten Lund, 11 October 2006
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