Merlin, pictured here with his mother Lady Guinevere, is growing big and strong.
What usually comes to mind when we think of camels is the sandy deserts and nomads in the Middle East. Hardly would we associate these hardy animals with Australia or weed control.
"We live just on the edge of Toowoomba (aka 'Camelot') in a suburb called Mt Rascal. We actually live on top of Mt Rascal on about 120 acres (48.5ha) of land," says Michelle Stark, 46, a former high-school teacher in English and History, who now works from home as a module writer and course manager for Central Queensland University.
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Camels of Camelot a.k.a. Toowoomba, in Queensland, Australia
Merlin, pictured here with his mother Lady Guinevere, is growing big and strong.
As if by magic, Merlin appeared one day on the steep driveway of Michelle Stark's home.
Merlin is fascinated with Michelle Stark's 18-year-old son, Paul.
Merlin the baby camel meeting the cows.
Michelle Stark with her favourite camel, Bella, whom she describes as the friendliest of the lot.
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