The first Afghan cameleers arrived in Melbourne in June 1860, when three men arrived with a shipment of 24 camels for the Burke and Wills expedition. From 1850-1900, Afghani camel handlers played an important part in opening up Central Australia, helping to build the first telegraph and railway lines through the desert centre of the continent.
I agree. š Camels are amazing. These camels appreciate working together with their fellow herd members. They’re well cared for and very much enjoy human interaction, especially cuddles. They’re happy and adored. Camels like these are part of a non-violent system of training humans to (re)learn trust and respect.
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Camels are truly amazing. I can think of nothing less fulfilling than being part of a pack train through a dry countryside, yet they don’t seem to mind it.
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