Why are baby camels called calves?

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Many baby animals are referred to as calves, including camels, dolphins, elephants, giraffes, hippopotamuses, larger deer (such as moose, elk, and red deer), rhinoceroses, porpoises, whales, walruses, and larger seals, as well as cattle. read more

Camel calves are born with their eyes open, and they can run only a few hours after being born. Unless forced apart, the camel and her calf will live together for the first few years of the camel's life. Most camel owners begin teaching young camels to kneel and to carry packs when the calves are just over a year old. read more