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Bactrian Camel
Camelus bactrianus
- Not Evaluated
- Data Deficient
- Least Concern
- Near Threatened
- Vulnerable
- Endangered
- Critically Endangered
- Extinct in the Wild
- Extinct
Native to Mongolia and China, the stand out feature of the Bactrian Camel is its second hump. As with a single humped Dromedary Camel, the hump stores fat that can be metabolised for energy when neither food or water is available in the harsh desert conditions. These humps give the Camel its legendary ability to roam for days with no direct access to water or food.
Native Range → |
China and Mongolia |
Natural Habitat → |
Deserts |
Diet → |
Omnivorous - mostly herbivore |
Life Expectancy → |
In the Wild - Up to 40 years In Captivity - Up to 50 years |
Breeding → |
1-2 calves 360-440 days gestation period |
Group Name → |
A flock or herd |
Active Hours → |
During the day |
Threats → |
Hunting Persecution Habitat loss Increased predation |
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