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Arabian Camel (Camelus dromedarius) in the Sahara Desert sand dunes. (pack animal; sand; Morocco; Africa; African desert; mammal; dromedary; drought)
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Lone driver stranded in Simpson Desert for five days tells of 'daunting' wait for rescuers • Mar. 27, 2025, 6:56 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Man stranded in Simpson Desert with authorities seeking others due to wet weather • Mar. 24, 2025, 7:19 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))

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Arabian Camel (Camelus dromedarius) in the Sahara Desert sand dunes. (pack animal; sand; Morocco; Africa; African desert; mammal; dromedary; drought)
Quick Quiz: Deserts
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Camel caravan moving across the Sahara desert sand dunes, Morocco, North Africa
How Do Deserts Form?