Syrian camel
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The Syrian camel, Camelus moreli, is an extinct species of camel from Syria. It has been discovered in the Hummal area of the western Syrian desert.[1] Found to have existed around 100,000 years ago, the camel was up to 3 metres (9.8 feet) tall at the shoulder, and 4 metres (13 feet) tall overall.[2] The first of the fossils were discovered late in 2005, and several more were discovered about a year later.[3] The new camelid was found together with Middle Paleolithic human remains.
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References
- ↑ Research on the Paleolithic of the El Kowm area (Syria)
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- ↑ Scientists find more 'Syrian Camel' bones - MSNBC Wire Services - MSNBC.com
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