By editor
Originally published on Wed May 22, 2013 8:48 pm
Camels are known for their ability to travel long distances across the desert without water.
But they’re also becoming an increasingly important source of milk for people in drought-prone regions. That includes East African countries like Kenya, where camel numbers have skyrocketed over the past few decades.
But introducing camels — or any species — to a new region, could mean bringing in new diseases.
The St. Louis Zoo has been studying camel diseases in Kenya to help assess their risks.
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