Camel

camel, Either of two species of large, hump-backed ruminants of the family Camelidae. Camels are used as draft and saddle animals in desert regions of Africa, Arabia, and Asia. Adaptations to windblown deserts include double rows of eyelashes, the ability to close the nostrils, and wide-spreading soft feet. They also can tolerate dehydration and high body temperatures. They are thus able to go several days without drinking water. Though docile when properly trained, camels can be dangerous. The Bactrian camel ( Camelus bactrianus) is about 7 ft (2 m) tall at the top of the two humps; the Arabian camel ( C. dromedarius), or dromedary, has one hump and is 7 ft (2 m) high at the shoulder. When food is available, camels store fat in their humps to be used later for sustenance; water is produced as a by-product of fat metabolism. The feral camels of Australia were introduced to that continent in the 1800s.

• Scientific Name: Camelus • Common Name: Camel • Basic Animal Group: Mammals • Size: 6–7 feet in height • Weight: 800–2,300 pounds • Life Span: 15–50 years • Diet: Herbivore • Habitat: Deserts in Central Asia (Bactrian) and North Africa and the Middle East (Dromedary) • Population: 2 million domesticated Bactrian camels, 15 million domesticated dromedary camels, and less than 1,000 wild Bactrian camels • Conservation Status: The wild Bactrian camel is classified as Critically Endangered. Other camel species are not considered endangered. Description Camels are well-known for their distinctive humps, but they also have other distinctive characteristics that make them well-suited for living in Reproduction and Offspring Camels travel in herds made up of one dominant male and a number of females. A male bull's peak fertility, called rut, occurs at various times during the year based on species. Bactrian's fertility peak occurs from November through May, while dromedaries can peak throughout the year. Males will usually mate with half a dozen or so females, although some males can mate with over 50 females in one season. Female camels have a gestation period of 12 to 14 months. When it is time to give birth, the expectant mother typically separates from the main herd. Newborn calves can walk shortly after birth, and after a period of a few weeks alone, the mother and calf rejoin the larger herd. Single births are most common, but twin camel births have been reported. Bailey, ...

Camels live in deserts, where it is hot and dry. Camels have adapted and found ways to help them survive in deserts. They have a thick coat of hair that protects them from the heat in the day, and keeps them warm at night. Their large feet spreads their weight on the sand when they are walking. When there is food and water, a camel can eat and drink large amounts of it and store it as A camel has a naturally adapted Camels live in groups, with one male, many females, and their young Reproduction An unborn camel Diet In the desert, people feed camels with Digestion Camels are This adaptation means they can eat food which may not be very nutritious, but they get everything possible out of it. Ruminants are a very successful group of mammals, and this double-stomach arrangement is one of their key adaptations. Most of them eat fairly tough plant material. • www.ducksters.com. . Retrieved 2019-02-01. • Bornstein, Set (2010). Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica. 52 (Suppl 1): S17. • Canada’s North, home to bears, and once, camels • Harington, C. R. (June 1997). Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre. Government of Yukon, Department of Tourism and Culture, Museums Unit. Archived from . Retrieved 3 December 2012. • Saalfeld W.K. & Edwards GP 2008. Ecology of feral camels in Australia (DKCRC Report 47). Managing the impacts of feral camels in Australia: a new way of doing business. Alice Springs: Desert Knowledge Cooperative Research Centre. Languages • Адыгабзэ • Afrikaans • Alemannisch • ...

Camel: even-toed ungulate (hoofed mammal) in the genus Camelus. Kingdom: | Animalia Phylum: | Chordata Class: | Mammalia Order: | Cetartiodactyla Family: | Camelidae Genus: | Camelus There are two species of camel: the Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus) and the dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius). About 90% of the world’s camels are dromedary camels, also known as the Arabian camel. All existing dromedary camels are domesticated. Meanwhile, there are two types of Bactrian camels: wild and domesticated. More than 3,000 years ago, camels were domesticated. They are used by humans for numerous reasons, but most often for travel across arid climates. Camels can survive for long periods of time without food or water. They can easily carry an extra 200 pounds and can walk about 20 miles a day through the harsh desert climate. Camels also provide humans with food (milk and meat) and textiles (fiber and felt from hair). Size and Weight: The Bactrian camel is 10 to 11.5 feet long, 5.2 to 5.9 feet tall at shoulder height, and weighs 990 to 1,100 pounds. Meanwhile, the dromedary camel is 7.2 to 11.2 feet long, 5.9 to 6.6 feet tall at the shoulder height, and weighs 880 to 1,320 pounds. Appearance: One of the camel’s most notable physical traits is its hump or humps. While the dromedary camel has one hump, the Bactrian camel has two humps. They store fat in these humps, which later can be used as an energy source. They have other features that allow them to survive in the desert, s...

Contents • 1 Taxonomy • 1.1 Differences from wild Bactrian camels • 2 Description • 3 Natural habitat • 4 Life history • 4.1 Diet • 4.2 Reproduction • 5 Genome • 6 Relationship to humans • 6.1 United States imports • 6.2 Documentaries • 6.3 Military use • 7 Gallery • 8 Footnotes • 9 See also • 10 References • 11 External links Taxonomy Bactrian camel Phylogenetic relationships of the Camelids from combined analysis of all molecular data. The Bactrian camel shares the C. dromedarius) and the C. ferus). The Bactrian camel belongs to the family Camelus bactrianus by Swedish zoologist In 2007, Peng Cui (of the Camelus species (the study considered the wild Bactrian camel as a Vicugna pacos), the Lama guanicoe), the L. glama) and the V. vicugna). The study revealed that the two tribes had The Bactrian camel and the dromedary often interbreed to produce Differences from wild Bactrian camels The Camelus ferus) was first described by Camelus bactrianus). Zoological opinion nowadays tends to favour the idea that C. bactrianus and C. dromedarius are descendants of two different subspecies of C. ferus (Peters and von den Driesch 1997: p. 652) [ full citation needed] and there is no evidence to suggest that the original range of C. ferus included those parts of Central Asia and Iran where some of the earliest Bactrian remains have been found. [ full citation needed] In particular, a population of wild Bactrian camel has been discovered to live within a part of the Gashun Gobi region o...

In addition to their humps, camels have other ways to adapt to their environment. They have a third, clear eyelid that protects their eyes from blowing sand. Two rows of long lashes also protect their eyes. Sand up the nose can be a problem, but not for camels. They can shut their nostrils during sand storms. Humans have used camels as a means of transport for thousands of years. They can carry about 375 to 600 lbs. (170 to 270 kilograms) on their backs, according to (Image credit: Diet Camels aren't picky about what they eat. Their thick lips allow them to eat things that most other animals couldn't, such as thorny plants. Camels are herbivores, though, so you won't find them eating meat. Filling up on water, when it's available, is very important for camels. They can drink 30 gallons (113 liters) of water in just 13 minutes. Their bodies rehydrate faster than any other mammal. When there is little food and water, the camel's hump fat releases water; 9.3 grams of fat releases 1.13 grams of water, according to research by the Habitat The two types of camel are found in different parts of the world. The dromedary camel, also called an Arabian camel, can be found in Habits Camels like to stay together in groups called herds. The herds are led by a dominant male, while many of the other males form their own herd called a bachelor herd. Camels are very social and like to greet each other by blowing in each other's faces. Offspring After a gestation of 12 to 14 months, a mother...

Camel Profile The camel is an extremely resilient mammal that is recognized by its characteristic humps and fuzzy exterior. They are sometimes referred to as ‘ships of the desert’, as they are capable of smoothly traversing across sands and dry environments. Camel Facts Overview Habitat: Desert Location: China, Mongolia, North Africa, Middle East, Australia Lifespan: 40-50 years Size: Bactrian camel : 10-12 ft tall Dromedary camel : 7-11 ft tall Weight: 650-2,200 pounds (300-1,000 kg) Color: Light brown to tan Diet: Grass, plants, grains, oats, leaves Predators: Wolves, lions Top Speed: 65 kph (40 mph) No. of Species: 3 Conservation Status: Critically endangered Camels are from the same family as ‘New World’ camelids, such as llama, alpaca, guanaco, and vicuña. Over 3000 years ago, camels were domesticated and, today, they serve as a method of transport in several areas across the globe. They can move as fast as a horse and carry up to 600 pounds on their backs. Camels have some incredible adaptations to live in the desert. To protect their toes from the hot sands, camels have fat pads on their two-toed feet. Despite living under scorching conditions, their coats can grow quite thick and serve as insulation from the heat. Camels also possess a third clear eyelid, long eyelashes, bushy eyebrows and hairy ears to guard from sandstorms and gusts of wind. Their nostrils can close and prevent any dust from getting in. Camels are herbivores and like to diet on grass, plants, gra...

Camel Profile The camel is an extremely resilient mammal that is recognized by its characteristic humps and fuzzy exterior. They are sometimes referred to as ‘ships of the desert’, as they are capable of smoothly traversing across sands and dry environments. Camel Facts Overview Habitat: Desert Location: China, Mongolia, North Africa, Middle East, Australia Lifespan: 40-50 years Size: Bactrian camel : 10-12 ft tall Dromedary camel : 7-11 ft tall Weight: 650-2,200 pounds (300-1,000 kg) Color: Light brown to tan Diet: Grass, plants, grains, oats, leaves Predators: Wolves, lions Top Speed: 65 kph (40 mph) No. of Species: 3 Conservation Status: Critically endangered Camels are from the same family as ‘New World’ camelids, such as llama, alpaca, guanaco, and vicuña. Over 3000 years ago, camels were domesticated and, today, they serve as a method of transport in several areas across the globe. They can move as fast as a horse and carry up to 600 pounds on their backs. Camels have some incredible adaptations to live in the desert. To protect their toes from the hot sands, camels have fat pads on their two-toed feet. Despite living under scorching conditions, their coats can grow quite thick and serve as insulation from the heat. Camels also possess a third clear eyelid, long eyelashes, bushy eyebrows and hairy ears to guard from sandstorms and gusts of wind. Their nostrils can close and prevent any dust from getting in. Camels are herbivores and like to diet on grass, plants, gra...

Contents • 1 Taxonomy • 1.1 Differences from wild Bactrian camels • 2 Description • 3 Natural habitat • 4 Life history • 4.1 Diet • 4.2 Reproduction • 5 Genome • 6 Relationship to humans • 6.1 United States imports • 6.2 Documentaries • 6.3 Military use • 7 Gallery • 8 Footnotes • 9 See also • 10 References • 11 External links Taxonomy Bactrian camel Phylogenetic relationships of the Camelids from combined analysis of all molecular data. The Bactrian camel shares the C. dromedarius) and the C. ferus). The Bactrian camel belongs to the family Camelus bactrianus by Swedish zoologist In 2007, Peng Cui (of the Camelus species (the study considered the wild Bactrian camel as a Vicugna pacos), the Lama guanicoe), the L. glama) and the V. vicugna). The study revealed that the two tribes had The Bactrian camel and the dromedary often interbreed to produce Differences from wild Bactrian camels The Camelus ferus) was first described by Camelus bactrianus). Zoological opinion nowadays tends to favour the idea that C. bactrianus and C. dromedarius are descendants of two different subspecies of C. ferus (Peters and von den Driesch 1997: p. 652) [ full citation needed] and there is no evidence to suggest that the original range of C. ferus included those parts of Central Asia and Iran where some of the earliest Bactrian remains have been found. [ full citation needed] In particular, a population of wild Bactrian camel has been discovered to live within a part of the Gashun Gobi region o...

In addition to their humps, camels have other ways to adapt to their environment. They have a third, clear eyelid that protects their eyes from blowing sand. Two rows of long lashes also protect their eyes. Sand up the nose can be a problem, but not for camels. They can shut their nostrils during sand storms. Humans have used camels as a means of transport for thousands of years. They can carry about 375 to 600 lbs. (170 to 270 kilograms) on their backs, according to (Image credit: Diet Camels aren't picky about what they eat. Their thick lips allow them to eat things that most other animals couldn't, such as thorny plants. Camels are herbivores, though, so you won't find them eating meat. Filling up on water, when it's available, is very important for camels. They can drink 30 gallons (113 liters) of water in just 13 minutes. Their bodies rehydrate faster than any other mammal. When there is little food and water, the camel's hump fat releases water; 9.3 grams of fat releases 1.13 grams of water, according to research by the Habitat The two types of camel are found in different parts of the world. The dromedary camel, also called an Arabian camel, can be found in Habits Camels like to stay together in groups called herds. The herds are led by a dominant male, while many of the other males form their own herd called a bachelor herd. Camels are very social and like to greet each other by blowing in each other's faces. Offspring After a gestation of 12 to 14 months, a mother...