Kingdom : Animalia Class : Mammalia Family : Camelidae Scientific Name : Camelus Bactrianus Type : Mammal Size(H) : 1.7m - 2.1m (5.5ft - 7ft) Weight : 600kg - 816kg (1,322lbs - 1,800lbs) Top Speed : 64km/h (40mph) Life Span : 35 - 50 years Colour : Brown, Tan Skin Type : Fur Distinctive Features : Thick fur and two humps
- The Bactrian Camels are the species of camel that have two humps on their back.
- They are found in Asia, parts of Africa and the Middle-East.
- They were domesticated nearly 2000 years ago, mainly for transportation of humans and merchandise.
- Fat gets stored in the humps and gets converted to water and energy when needed.
- This enables the Bactrian camels to survive without food or water for long durations.
- As the stored fat gets used up, their humps become floppy and flabby.
- They are incredibly adaptive and are able to withstand extremely hot and cold desert temperatures.
- Their thick, shaggy coat which protects them during winters falls off during summers.
- They are herbivores feeding on seeds, grass and thorny shrubs.
- Their average lifespan ranges from 35 to 50 years.
- They are considered to be a critically endangered species today.