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Even camels can't cope: Africa's ships of the desert hit by rising temperatures

Even camels can't cope: Africa's ships of the desert hit by rising temperatures
BBC News Wednesday 22 July 2026, 23:22 UTC 1 min read
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Herders and experts tell the BBC how Africa's camels are suffering because of extreme heat.

Herders and experts tell the BBC how Africa's camels are suffering because of extreme heat.
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