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Feral camels roam the vast, arid landscape of a remote Queensland pastoral station, their sandy-brown coats blending seamlessly with the sun-scorched earth and sparse saltbush. Hardy and resilient, these descendants of Afghan camel handlers' imported dromedaries traverse the rocky, undulating terrain with a languid grace, their silhouettes casting long shadows in the golden late afternoon light. Scattered eucalyptus trees punctuate the horizon, providing sparse shade in the unforgiving Australian outback, while dry grasses and low shrubs crackle beneath their padded feet. The herd moves with a collective purpose, each animal maintaining a respectful distance yet moving in loose synchronization across the expansive station country. This scene captures the raw, untamed spirit of Australia's inland territories - a landscape where introduced species have become an integral part of the ecological narrative, roaming freely across thousands of hectares of rugged, unforgiving terrain. The image speaks to the adaptability of both the animals and the landscape, a testament to survival in one of the world's most challenging environments.