5 November 2011 Last updated at 22:40 ET

Netherland's 'crazy' camel farmer

Deep in the Dutch countryside, farmer Frank Smits runs Europe's only commercial camel farm.

The milk from these temperamental creatures is said to have unique health benefits, and recently Frank has been working with local chef Piet Hein Megens, who has invented a recipe for camel ice cream.

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Reporting by Anna Holligan with photography by Matthew Knight.

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