It seems that Dubai scientists have created the world’s first cloned camel. Yes indeed, her name is Injaz and she was born on the 8th of April at 4.30pm.
We are all very excited at the birth of Injaz as she is the result of great skill and teamwork of everyone at the Camel Reproduction Centre. This significant breakthrough in our research programme gives a means of preserving the valuable genetics of our elite racing and milk-producing camels in the future.
Dr Lulu Skidmore, scientific director (Camel Reproduction Centre)
Let us hope the little thing fares better than Dolly, the first cloned sheep, who was euthanised in 2003 at age 6 after being diagnosed with progressive lung disease, which supposedly had nothing to do with her being a clone.
Full camel story is here whilst Dolly’s sad demise is reported here.
Oh I should just also mention that I am now officially a Hero of the UAE; I took the pledge here.