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One-humped Camel (Camelus dromedarius), Marree Camel Races, South Australia

Steven David Miller

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The Marree Camel Races form one of a number of Australian outback towns on the camel racing circuit. Camels were introduced to Australia in the late 1800s by Afghan traders. The camel jockeys include full-time professional men, and also a number of young female jockeys.

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