Abstract: The objective of the present investigation was to evaluate the concentrations of cortisol in peripheral circulation around parturition and weaning in camels (Camelus dromedarius). Ten pregnant Arabi camels, of a mean age of 8.5 years and at 12 months of pregnancy were kept into shaded areas throughout the experimental period (45 days). Sampling intervals were 1 week before parturition, parturition, 1, 3, and 5 days post parturition. No effect of sex on cortisol plasma level was observed. Cortisol level was 121.6�5.4 at day of parturition, and then decreased to 30.1�1.9 and 21.9�1.0ng/ml at day 3 and 5 post parturition, respectively. Cortisol serum level was 37.1�1.4 ng/ml one day before weaning and then increased to 48.0�1.5 and 69.5�1.9 ng/ml at weaning and 3^rd day after weaning, respectively. The study revealed that following weaning and around parturition, cortisol status increased, which is regarded as an adaptive measure to harsh desert conditions.