Kamele sind anders - Trampeltiere in Mitteleuropa

For the first time in this book the psyche and social behaviour of the Old World camels is sketched. A daring and exciting undertaking at the same time! In spite of the narrow facts, the results are astonishing: For example, the camel is extraordinarily peaceful for a socially living mammal and shows hardly any inner aggression. What effect does this peculiarity have on us humans when we want to deal with these animals? The aim of the book is to identify the most important principles for the species-appropriate keeping and training of old-world camels in Europe. They are a prerequisite for mentally and physically healthy animals. The author's approach is problem- and practice-oriented. She is particularly interested in the many unanswered questions about this amazingly unexplored animal species. In the foreground are husbandry problems, camel riding and the use of d.