Mammals fans grossed out by 'revolting' camel display

What did you miss?

Mammals aired its fifth episode on BBC One this evening (28 April), with the Arabian camel stealing much of the limelight thanks to a nightmare-inducing move he used on potential mates.

Narrated by the beloved Sir David Attenborough, viewers were informed that these humpbacked male mammals are unique in that they have an organ within their throats called the dulla, which is laid out in all of its bubbly glory when attempting to attract females.

Understandably, those reacting on social platform X were left scarred by this "revolting" insight.

What, how and why?

Taking place in the hot and dry areas of the world, this instalment of Mammals gave fans a completely new spin on the animal famous for its fatty back bulge.

On the hunt for females, one particular camel in the Australian Outback was filmed flopping out his dulla upon meeting a flock of them. It looked like a humongous tongue to begin with, but then he was able to blow it up in the corner of his mouth as a sign of dominance.

Several creatures boast a similar biological affectation, such as the painted tree frog, great frigatebird, and male hooded seal - inflating sacs to woo the fairer sex.

What did Mammals viewers say about this sequence?

Having witnessed the camel's gross dulla display, Mammals fans gathered on social media to both laugh and shriek in horror at what just unfolded on screen.

Some things are better left in the desert, it seems.

Mammals concludes on BBC One next Sunday (5 May) at 7pm, with the whole series available on BBC iPlayer afterwards.

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