The History of Australia’s Feral Camels

It is well known that Australia has a significant population of feral camels. However, few people know that Australia is home to the largest number of wild camels in the world. As an introduced species, they pose a significant threat to the Australian ecosystems. But why do so many camels live in Australia? The purpose of this presentation is to provide a historical account of the Australian camel population, including the timing of introduction and origin of the Australian individuals, the population development history of the different species, suitable habitats, species harvesting, ecological and economic impacts, and strategic considerations for future management.