How many camels are there live in the Australian desert?

Camels are not native to Australia. However, there is a feral population of camels that live in the Australian outback. It is estimated that there are approximately 1.2 million feral camels in Australia. These camels are descended from camels that were introduced to Australia by British colonists in the 19th century. The camels were used for transportation and as pack animals. However, when the colonists no longer needed them, the camels were released into the wild. The camels have since thrived in the Australian outback, where they have found plenty of food and water.