PICK OF THE WEEK: Beauty contest for camels

They’re probably more famous for their spitting and bad tempers, but camels are taking part in a contest where they’ll be judged on their... beauty. The contest in the United Arad Emirates is expected to attract 10,000 of the desert creatures who’ll be assessed by a panel of expert judges. Winners will be chosen for each age group, with owners set to bag big-money prizes, including posh cars. The event is designed to remind people of traditional desert values. Entry is open to anyone who can prove ownership of a pure-bred cam-el. The animals must be free from disease. The first camel beauty contest took place six years ago.