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MAURITANIA 2025. Dromedary camels

Trarza , Mauritania, January 2025. A nomadic herder, looks on as his colleagues handle their camels in R'kiz, Trarza desert region, south East of the capital Nouakchott, Mauritania, 30 January 2025.

Mauritania is one of 90 countries whose populations depend heavily on camelids, which include alpacas, Bactrian camels, dromedaries, guanacos, llamas, and vicuñas. Dromedaries, the most common camel species in Mauritania, are the "key to the livelihoods of millions of households in hostile environments," according to FAO. These calm and wise animals provide a major source of income for the local population while fostering socio-economic development and income. " Dromedary camels are a precious asset,” says Ahmedou Mokhtar Salem, a nomadic camel herder. “They are the best livestock during severe droughts and when pastures are scarce. In such conditions, they excel in terms of resistance and perseverance.”

01/30/2025

Location R'kiz

File size 4.69 MB

Unique ID UF19D9V

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