Question

Population and population trends of camels i Kenya, Somali, Ethiopia and Sudan​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Kenya: 3 million

2. Ethiopia: 4.8 million

3. Somali: 7 million

4. Sudan: 3 million

Figures are approximate*

Population trends:

Camel populations are increasing in these arid and semi-arid regions. It is suggested that the effects of climate change are linked to this trend.

Explanation:

• In Kenya, the population of camels in Kenya was an estimated of three million individuals, according to a research study in 2009. The population trends indicate that the camel population has continued to increase as, in the late-90s, it was of only 0.8 million individuals.

• According to Behnke (2010), the camel population of Ethiopia is approximately 4.8 million individuals. From 1996 to 2006, the camel population increased by 10%.

• Somali has the largest population of camels in the world. Over seven million individuals currently inhabit this region. The population trends indicate that camel populations are increasing.

• Sudan has an estimated camel population of three million individuals. According to FAO statistics, it is increasing at a yearly growth of over 2%.