Desert Beauties: Botoxed camels disqualified as Saudi Arabia holds annual camel pageant

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Humanity's push for perfection has expanded into the animal realm. In Saudi Arabia, camels are reportedly getting Botox for their lips, nose and even jaw. Just like with humans, it's apparently to make the animals more attractive for an annual camel pageant. However, cosmetic improvements aren't allowed in the competition, prompting organizers to disqualify a dozen camels.

What motivated the cheating? Well, a whopping 32-million-US dollars in prize money was at stake for the most "beautiful" desert beast.