Geography: Bactrian camels are native to the Gobi Desert in China and the Bactrian steppes of Mongolia. Domesticated dromedary camels are found throughout desert areas in North Africa and the Middle East. A feral population of dromedary camels lives in Australia.

Where do most camels live?

The two types of camel are found in different parts of the world. The dromedary camel, also called an Arabian camel, can be found in North Africa and the Middle East. The Bactrian camel lives in Central Asia. No matter the type, camels are usually found in the desert, prairie or steppe.

What countries do camels live?

camel population ranges from 120,000 to 998,000 in countries such as Turkmenistan, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, Tunisia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, China, Mongolia, Algeria, Eritrea, India, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, and Mali (Faye, 2016).