The legs are long with prominent calloused elbow and knee pads. The 3rd and 4th foot bones are fused to form the cannon bone. The 2 foot digits are not encased in hooves, but are toes with large nails, the foot resting on a calloused pad, and spreading nearly flat on the ground. There is also a calloused pad on the chest. There is an occipital scent gland which secretes a black, creamy substance.
Camels have a multisectioned, ruminating stomach.
Varies from medium brown to dusty white, some pintoing is known. Oat hay and horse pellets. Eats grasses and salty vegetation rejected by other animals. Usually associate in groups of 4 to 6 individuals. Camelids lie down to rest and sleep.