Smiling Swiss Camel - a photo on Flickriver

Well, a two-hump Bactrian camel, living in Switzerland.
Smiling, I think, because he is surrounded by a feast.*

I have no idea why someone brought a tiny herd of them here and put them out to pasture. I just stumbled across them on a spring hike. It was a slightly surreal experience.

* These camels must think they are in heaven--all this lush grass. They normally have to eat anything they can find. They can digest almost anything, including ropes and tent canvas. If you are interested, there is some information on the Bactrian Camel below.

From: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bactrian_camel
"Domesticated Bactrian camels have served as pack animals in inner Asia since ancient times. With its tolerance for cold, drought, and high altitudes, it enabled the travel of caravans on the Silk Road...Their name comes from the ancient historical region of Bactria.

"With tough mouths that can withstand sharp objects such as thorns, they are able to eat plants that are dry, prickly, salty or bitter, and can ingest virtually any kind of vegetation. When other nutrient sources are not available, these camels may feed on carcasses, gnawing on bones, skin, or various different kinds of flesh. In more extreme conditions, they may eat any material they find, which has included rope, sandals, and even tents."

Location; Somewhere in the countryside, Kanton BS Switzerland.
In my album: Dan's Animals.

Taken on: May 3, 2008

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Camera:	Panasonic DMC-FZ8
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