Are camels really a problem when traveling by car in the Negev?

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In Negev area of Israel along most roads you see signs with warnings about camels that can enter the road. I've done way over 1000 kilometers and I have not see single camel there.

Are camels really a threat and something you should be checking for when driving in Negev?






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How much is a camel worth in Israel?

\u201cA camel costs between $2,344and $2,930, so it's an asset that has a lot of value.\u201d The camel-tracking and driver-notification system is not yet commercialized.

What type of camel lives in Israel?

While many tourists to Israel imagine two-humped, sand-colored camels roam around freely across the country, this is actually not the case. Although native to the desert, nearly all of Israel's camels are domesticated, owned by Bedouins in the desert.

How many camels are in Israel?

The Agriculture Ministry does not have exact figures for the number of camels in Israel, but the figure is estimated at between 3,000 and 4,500. Most of these camels are females.



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