Camel/ˈkæml/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Transport Association Often associated with desert transport and ancient trade routes. The Silk Road famously featured the use of camels. Pro Tip 2/3Stereotypical Deserts Commonly found in media depicting deserts, oasis, or Middle Eastern culture. Films set in the Sahara frequently showcase camels. Pro Tip 3/3Two Main Types Distinguish between the one-humped dromedary and the two-humped Bactrian camel. Bactrian camels endure cold deserts, unlike dromedaries.