Bactrian camel

Camelus bactrianus

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Camelidae

Fig. 1. Bactrian camel

Fig. 2. Range

Length or height	Shoulder height about 1.8-2.3 m
Weight	About 450-700 kg
Food	Herbivore
Lifespan	About 40 years
Society	Herds
Habitat	desert, steppe
Range	Asia
Wild or tame	Domestic

Two humps; the camel of the Silk Road and the cold Gobi.

Observe: Compare humps and winter coat with the dromedary.

Modern data

Status today

DOMDomestic status to verify

Conservation	Domestic.
Keeper's note	Daily checks of appetite, movement and behavior; enrichment that changes from day to day.
Kingdom · phylum	Animalia · Chordata
Genus	Camelus

Check the record: IUCN Red List · GBIF · ITIS

See it elsewhere in the museum

For classes

Lessons: The Mammal Hall: Weigh the cost of warmthPreviewThe Domesticated Animal: Map it, time itPreviewEcosystems: Two Ways to Hold a HabitatPreview

Drawer: Zoo: Desert

Quiz: Desert quiz · 5 questions