How long have camels lived on earth?

Camels have been around for a surprisingly long time! Fossil evidence suggests that camels originated in North America about 40-50 million years ago.

They then migrated to Asia and eventually to Africa, with the species we know today (dromedary and Bactrian camels) evolving in those regions. So, while camels aren't dinosaurs, they are ancient creatures with a long history on Earth.