Other guys after another race playing with the water/saffron mixture. If you look well, in the front this camel has branded too (next to the neck above the leg on the left), but only with a few marks.
My granddad always told me never to stand behind a horse because they will kick. Obviously the person behind the camel is not worried, but... several websites told me that camels can and do kick. They can even kick in 4 directions (front, back, and both sides). (#31 in this link:
https://touringinmorocco.com/48-top-facts-about-camels/ )
The camels at the race were, as far as I could see, treated well. I saw handlers pulling the leash to get a camel to move, but I do that with my dogs too. All had branding, to mark them/identify them with their owners, but with the exception of yesterday's camel (marks appeared to be fresh/open) they looked good, listened and were not aggressive at all.
The following is copied from an article (
https://wildexplained.com/are-camels-dangerous/?utm_source=rss& )
"Camels are intelligent animals, and like any other intelligent animals, they need constant care, which leads to their obedience. If a person is caring for a camel, the animal will also be good, and it will follow instructions and allow humans to ride them.
Every animal deserves care, and with big and strong animals, people need to be extra careful because neglect can lead to dangerous behavior.
If a person does not care for his camel or is abusing or hurting it, the camel can become angry, frustrated, and very dangerous. Male camels, in particular, can be harmful."
Het lijk mij best interressant om z``n race mee te maken.