Right now, you`re probably thinking that camels aren`t much of a problem, they`re just a nuisance.
Well, I`m here to prove you wrong! Here`s a list of problems feral camels cause:
Soil erosion- The Australian soil is not meant for camels to be thumping around on, so the ground gets damaged by camels` hooves. Feral camels can also cause erosion by destabilising dune crests.
Spread weeds- Camels can easily spread weeds. This is a major problem because camels walk such distances, spreading weeds as they go.
Eat native plants- Some native animals are being left with no food because of feral camels. This is because camels eat large amounts of grasses and shrubs. The curly pod wattle (Acacia sessiliceps) and the bean tree (Erythrina vespertilio) are just two of the many camel-threatened species.
Destroying habitats- Once again, because of camels` big hoofs, native animals` habitats are being destroyed. This may lead to extinction of some species.
More Damage- Damage caused by camels (including damage to infrastructure, people and property) is estimated to cost around $5.5 million dollars a year! Stock fences are also damaged greatly and trampled on over hundreds of metres at a time.
Well, I`m here to prove you wrong! Here`s a list of problems feral camels cause:
Soil erosion- The Australian soil is not meant for camels to be thumping around on, so the ground gets damaged by camels` hooves. Feral camels can also cause erosion by destabilising dune crests.
Spread weeds- Camels can easily spread weeds. This is a major problem because camels walk such distances, spreading weeds as they go.
Eat native plants- Some native animals are being left with no food because of feral camels. This is because camels eat large amounts of grasses and shrubs. The curly pod wattle (Acacia sessiliceps) and the bean tree (Erythrina vespertilio) are just two of the many camel-threatened species.
Destroying habitats- Once again, because of camels` big hoofs, native animals` habitats are being destroyed. This may lead to extinction of some species.
More Damage- Damage caused by camels (including damage to infrastructure, people and property) is estimated to cost around $5.5 million dollars a year! Stock fences are also damaged greatly and trampled on over hundreds of metres at a time.