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Bactrian Camel

Camelus bactrianus

It was discovered very early on that the largest member of the camel family is an excellent pack animal due to its incredible frugality, endurance, and strength. It can cope with temperatures ranging from -40°C to +40°C because its body temperature can fluctuate by several degrees. As a result, a camel begins to sweat later, thereby conserving water. It can survive a loss of fluid amounting to about half its own body weight.

Did you know?

A camel can drink up to 200 liters in just a few minutes and then go for days without needing to drink again.

Order	Pair-hoofed animals
Family	Camels
Distribution	Originally from Asia
Habitat	Desert Regions and Steppes
Food	Grasses and Herbs
Activity	Bactrian camels are diurnal
Weight	up to 1,000 kg
Size	Body length up to 300 cm, shoulder height 180–230 cm
Service life	up to 40 years old
Reproduction	Camels reach sexual maturity at about 4 years of age. The mating season for wild camels is from February through April, whereas domestic camels mate year-round. The mating process, during which the female lies down, lasts about half an hour. After a gestation period of 12–14 months, the foal is born.
Risk	Bactrian camels are not endangered
Enemies	-

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