Why were camels integral to trans-saharan trade

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Why were camels integral to trans-Saharan trade?

Camels were indigenous to the region and knew the routes instinctively.
They were the only animals that could survive the desert heat.
Camels can carry very heavy loads and don't require daily watering.
Horses and oxen were in short supply and had to be imported at great expense.

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