Now it's just a nickname. People here take pride in what they do, whether it is making cigarettes or programming for the web, and we take pride in living among them. The camel is the symbol of Perl , a programming language that has always been one of our specialties.
Camels are symbols of adaptability.
Able to live in the desert, and to carry their own water, they exemplify endurance in a harsh environment. If you want to cross a desert, a camel can get you there.