PHOTOS: Camels return to the Alamo ahead of World Camel Day

SAN ANTONIO — Visitors to The Alamo got a rare glimpse into Texas history Saturday as camels returned to the historic site just days before World Camel Day.

Hosted by The Alamo, the event explained why the U.S. Army used camels in the 1850s, including at The Alamo.

Camels helped the Army transport supplies across the country and required very little water, when compared to horses and mules…

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