Even camels can't cope: Africa's ships of the desert hit by rising temperatures
Herders and experts tell the BBC how Africa's camels are suffering because of extreme heat.
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"I can see my camels suffering from extreme heat."
— Ali Umer , Other
"We are seeing significant increase in cases of hyperthermia in camels."
— Hassan Nuya Guyo , Academic
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Herders and experts tell the BBC how Africa's camels are suffering because of extreme heat.
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