Dubai scientists create cloned camel

Boffins in Dubai claim they have created the world's first cloned camel.

The female one-humped camel was born last week after more than five years of research and work in the labs at the Camel Reproduction Centre.

Injaz was born weighing 30kg after scientists took DNA from the ovary of one camel and put it into an egg from a surrogate mother.

Tests have confirmed her as being genetically identical to the source of the cells and experts claim the breakthrough could help them preserve the genetics of elite racing and milk-producing camels.

We are going to have to take their word for it, as to be honest, we find most camels look quite similar anyway.

The cloning project has been carried out with the backing of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum,

Racing camels in Dubai can sell for up to £2million and there are even beauty contests to find the most 'attractive' camel.