Cud-chewing mammal of desert regions that can survive long periods without food or water (5)

I believe the answer is:

camel

(Other definitions for camel that I've seen before include "Dromedary, perhaps" , "Humped animal" , "Pale brown - animal" , "Cud-chewing mammal of desert regions" , "Humped mammal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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