Geel. 40% of the Worlds camels live here! 24 Million camels the lifeline of the Drylands

40% of the world’s camels — around 24 million — live in the Horn of Africa.

From surviving days without water to producing highly nutritious milk, camels are more than animals — they are the backbone of pastoralist life in the region.

In this short explainer, PNTV Africa highlights the astonishing facts about camels, their cultural and economic importance, and the growing challenges they face from climate change and emerging diseases.