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Australia has the largest feral camel population.
Interesting fact, but what came to mind for me was camels, dumpster diving like raccoons, running away when the driveway light turns on.
They are chill when you drive past them.
They can be a hazard for vehicles if in an accident, because of their size. Think moose size.
The main feralness is that they can smell water, and will head to water-mills to get a drink. They destroy water tanks and pipes to get access. Can't blame them, the outback is hot.
Also can outgraze native animals for grasses and shrubs.
Water-mills look like this: