Camel and Tent

I think this is just one of those classic images of when one imagines a Middle Eastern desert scene with the camel at rest and the tent off in the distance. If you look closely, you can see the little head of a baby camel peeking out over his mama’s shoulders. The four lined scars on the camel’s thigh are actually branding, similar to cattle branding. It is achieved by applying a hot poker to the camel’s skin. Below is a short video that shows the camel branding process. I find it amazing that one of the guys holds onto the camel by the mouth with his bare hands.