Feral Camels in the Australian Outback: A Paradox of Conservation and Commerce Feral camels in outback Australia are a significant environmental issue, with estimates suggesting between 300,000 and one million strong.
These desert dwellers compete with native wildlife for resources, damage infrastructure, and threaten indigenous cultural sites.
Yet, paradoxically, they also represent a growing export market, with Australian farmers selling their milk, meat, and camels to countries like Malaysia and Indonesia.