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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 25, 21 June 1911, Page 43

A Curiotis fact is quoted by a writer in the “Strand Magazine” regarding the taming of wild camels by the natives of Morocco. A three-cornered piece of wood, through which a hole is drilled, is placed in the mouth of the camel,- and a lighted cigar, very large and loosely rolled, is then inserted in the hole. As soon as the animal starts to draw, it becomes very tame, and continues to inhale the smoke and to emit it through its nose. As soon as the first cigar is finished, a new one must be put in its place, otherwise the camel becomes furious and very stubborn, fixes its legs in the ground, and cannot be made to move until the cigar smokes again.