* No Global Census: There isn't a comprehensive, regularly updated global census for camels.
* Wide Distribution: Camels live in a vast area across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
* Wild vs. Domesticated: There are both wild and domesticated camels, making tracking them difficult.
* Population Fluctuations: Camel populations can fluctuate due to factors like drought, disease, and human activities.
However, estimates suggest there are millions of camels worldwide.
* Dromedary Camels (One Hump): Likely account for the majority, with estimates ranging from 15-20 million.
* Bactrian Camels (Two Humps): Estimates are lower, around 1.5 million.
It's important to note these are just estimates, and the actual number could be higher or lower.