Bactrian camel
Camelus bactrianus
Classe
Ordre
Famille
Statut UICN
Often confused with the dromedary living in warm climates, the Bactrian camel has adapted to cold weather. On both species, the hump stores fat.
Reproduction
From 3 to 5 years of age, the male and female mate in the autumn. After a 12 to 14 month gestation period, the female gives birth to only 1 young which will be weaned around 1 year old. Female mates every other year.
Alimentation
Herbivorous, feeding on roots, fruit, bark and wood of various plants which are either salty, dried, bitter or thorny.
Prédateurs
Wolf and man, even today.
Longévité
Approximately 35 years in the wild.
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