| Extinct | yes |
|---|---|
| Genus | Camelus |
| Species | moreli |
| Authority | Martini, 2019 |
The Syrian camel (Camelus moreli) is an extinct species of camel from Syria. It has been discovered in the Hummal area of the western Syrian Desert.[1] Found to have existed around 100,000 years ago, the camel was up to 3 m (9.8 ft) tall at the shoulder,[2] and 4 m (13 ft) tall overall.[3] The first of the fossils were discovered late in 2005, and several more were discovered about a year later.[4] The camelid was found together with Middle Paleolithic human remains.
References
- ^ "Research on the Paleolithic of the El Kowm area (Syria)]". University of Basel. 2006. Archived 30 December 2008 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ Rebecca Wragg Sykes (June 17, 2022). Néandertal, un parent: À la découverte de nos origines. Delachaux et Niestlé. ISBN 9782603029688. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
- ^ "Giant camel fossil found in Syria". BBC News. 10 October 2006. Archived 27 September 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
- ^ "Scientists find more 'Syrian Camel' bones". NBC News. 11 October 2006. Archived from the original on 2022-05-14. Retrieved 2022-05-14.