article_snippet: Camel wrestling has taken place in Turkey for more than 2,000 years and attracts crowds of more than 20,000 .
article_snippet: Not for everyone, in particular animal welfare groups who oppose it, or the feint of heart but certainly historic - camel wrestling has been going on in Turkey for more than 2,000 years.
article_snippet: More than 20,000 people gather for the 20,000 people will gather again for the annual Selcuk Efes Camel Wrestling Festival in January, which has run in its current form by Turkey's Ministry of Culture and Tourism since 1984.
article_snippet: The Tulu camels are bred especially for wrestling and much like The Tulu camels human boxing counterparts are matched based on The Tulu camels age and weight to ensure a fair fight.
article_snippet: What compels The Tulu camels to fight?
article_snippet: A female camel of course, which is why the main in Selcuk in Turkey’s south coincides with mating season.
highlights_snippet: Camel Wrestling in Turkey and Prison Rodeo in the US more controversial .