Camel herd in Gobi

Day #62: Camels

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June 13th 2013
We stayed the night with a family who keep camels, tethered maybe 40 feet from the gers, the first time I have had the opportunity to observe camels close up. According to our guide, camels are considered to be very sensitive animals (when we pass them on the road they will often all look up to see what is going on). They show emotion (including crying), and if a female camel rejects her calf, ... read more

Asia » Mongolia

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The Mongols gained fame in the 13th century when under Chinggis KHAN they conquered a huge Eurasian empire. After his death the empire was divided into several powerful Mongol states, but these broke apart in the 14th century. The Mongols eventually ... ... read more