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Monday, November 13, 2006

How to Regain Control of a Spooked Camel - WikiHow

I found this HowTo extremely helpful on my way to class this morning:

How to Regain Control of a Spooked Camel - WikiHow: "How to Regain Control of a Spooked Camel

In some parts of North Africa and the Middle East, the camel remains the primary means of long-distance transportation. These remarkable animals are intelligent and strong, and they possess incredible endurance. They can also be quite fast: some camels can briefly attain speeds up to 40 miles per hour (64 km/h). While their speed makes them ideal for racing—camel races are very popular in many parts of the world—it can provide a camel rider with a harrowing, potentially deadly experience if a camel is spooked or otherwise begins to run out of control."