The Australian Government says it has been swamped by overseas requests for camels since efforts to control feral camels in Central Australia attracted international media attention.

Camel industry representatives say they have been receiving an average of four inquiries a day from people in the Middle East and North Africa who think Australia is offering free camels.

There are more than 1 million camels roaming outback Australia causing havoc, prompting a cull of the feral animals.

News that camels were being shot in the Australian outback became big news overseas.

The Federal Government has signed a funding agreement with an Alice Springs-based company to cull camels, but calls have been made to further develop the live export industry.

The Government's trade body Austrade says it has also noticed a spike in enquires seeking free camels.

It has been advising people that camels are difficult to trap and expensive to ship, and certainly will not be transported free.