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Domestic Bactrian Camel

Camelus bactrianus

The Domestic Bactrian Camel is a special animal with two humps on its back! They are strong and can carry heavy loads across deserts and mountains, making them very helpful to people.

Lebensraum: Desert and mountainous areas

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The Domestic Bactrian Camel has two distinct humps on its back and a thick, shaggy brown coat. Its long, curved neck and sturdy legs help it navigate harsh terrain, making it easily distinguishable from its one-humped cousin.

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Domestic Bactrian Camel
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Domestic Bactrian Camel

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

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Interessante Fakten

A camel's humps are made of fat, not water!

Baby camels are called calves and can stand soon after birth!

Their broad feet spread weight, stopping them from sinking in sand.

They can change their body temperature to save water.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Desert Endurance

Domestic Bactrian Camels can survive long periods without water and food because they store fat in their humps, providing energy and water when needed.

Fähigkeit

Sandstorm Shield

Domestic Bactrian Camels have double rows of eyelashes and sealable nostrils that help them protect their eyes and lungs from sandstorms.

Fähigkeit

Extreme Temperature Adaptor

Domestic Bactrian Camels have thick fur to keep warm in winter and shed it in summer, helping them adapt to extreme temperature changes.

Fähigkeit

Heavy Haulers

Domestic Bactrian Camels can carry immense loads because of their strong legs and broad, padded feet, helping them transport goods.

Maße und Details

Länge
220-350 cm
Gewicht
450-1000 kg
Lebenserwartung
30-50 Jahre
Top Speed
65 km/h
Wurfgröße
1-2
Tragzeit
360-440 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

These hardy animals are herbivores that graze on tough desert plants and shrubs.

Hauptnahrung

  • tough grasses
  • shrubs
  • thorny plants
  • saltbush
  • dry leaves
  • twigs

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eats

Common Saltwort

Salsola kali

One of many tough plants it grazes on.

eats

Mongolian Saxaul

Calligonum mongolicum

Its diet includes this hardy desert shrub.

parasitizes

Camel stomach worm

Camelostrongylus mentulatus

Can host this internal parasite.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Bactrian CamelTwo-humped Camel

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

Always watch from a safe distance and never try to touch a camel without an adult's help.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Domestic Bactrian Camel?

220-350 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Domestic Bactrian Camel?

450-1000 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Domestic Bactrian Camel?

30-50 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Domestic Bactrian Camel?

65 km/h

Was frisst Domestic Bactrian Camel?

These hardy animals are herbivores that graze on tough desert plants and shrubs.

Wo findet man Domestic Bactrian Camel normalerweise?

Desert and mountainous areas

Wie jagt Domestic Bactrian Camel?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das wurfgröße von Domestic Bactrian Camel?

1-2

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