An online video shows a camel being auctioned in Saudi Arabia for SR3.5 million.
An auctioneer and camel enthusiasts wearing traditional Saudi outfits gather at a camel market to announce the successful bidder and buyer.
A description of the camel was not provided, and some online commentators called the price “exaggerated
There was no clear indication of the date or location of the event.
Saudi Arabian heritage is closely associated with camels.
Desert dwellers have long referred to this animal as "the ship of the desert".
The camel business in the kingdom has grown dramatically in recent years.
In Saudi Arabia, the King Abdul Aziz Camel Festival is the biggest pageant in the world.
According to official figures, Saudi Arabia has around 1.8 million camels worth over SR50 billion.
