Riyal is 6 years old and came to Egypt from Sudan. When someone in Egypt buys a camel, the new owner sticks a hose down the animal's throat and washes out its stomach so it will be hungry and eat Egyptian food. Riyal eats fresh leaves and especially loves corn, Sayeed says.
The camel drinks a lot in summer, but almost nothing in winter.
The camel is decorated with tassels on its bridle. Its hair is shaved in patterns that look like an Oriental rug, a sort of camel buzz cut.
