The stomach is the camel's water storage space. In it, water is retained in several sac-shaped containers. Approximately one and a half gallons of water can be held in the stomach. The males during this time are often violent and may bite, spit, or attempt to sit on other male camels. The age of sexual maturity varies, but is usually reached at three to five years.
Gestation lasts thirteen months.
One or occasionally two calves are produced. The female can give birth to a new calf every other year. The baby calf is precocial, having the ability to stand at birth and walk only a few hours after. The young calf stays with its mother for three to five years, until it reaches sexual maturity. Behavior Domestic camels travel in caravans across the desert.