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Bactrian Camel

Size: shoulder: up to 6 ft. length: 11-12 feet

Description: This two-humped, seasonally hairy mammal can drink over 20 gallons of water in one sitting! During the winter, they grow think coats of brown and reddish fur in order to withstand temperature up to 20 below zero (F). They have large padded feet that makes it easier to walk on sand.

Habitat:  These Camels live in Central Asia to Mongolia. They live in areas where they're is coarse vegetation, dry grasses, and thorny plants.

Threats: Habitat loss, impending human population, loss of water holes, competition for food and water with domestic animals, including domestic camels.






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