Finding fossils in Texas, USWhen thinking of a camel, many picture one in a desert in Northern Africa, the Middle East or India. Finding the fossilised remains of one at the Waco Mammoth National Monument in Texas is a surprise to most who visit, but camels did in fact originate in North America. At their peak, Western camels were found mainly in the western parts of North America, including parts of Canada, all the way to northern Mexico. Wild and free in the Australian OutbackOf all the strange places to find camels, Central Australia is at the top of the list. A book by Ken Thompson, which examines invasive species, is aptly called Where do Camels Belong?

Source: The North Africa Journal February 28, 2024 11:03 UTC