Double-Humped Bactrian Camel Latest News
Ladakh’s double-humped Bactrian camels are set to debut at the 77th Republic Day parade.
About Double-Humped Bactrian Camel
- It is scientifically known as Camelus bactrianus.
- Its large even-toed ungulates are renowned as Ladakh’s “silent warriors”.
- Distribution
- They are native to the harsh and arid regions of Central Asia.
- They occupy habitats in Central Asia from Afghanistan to China, primarily up into the Mongolian steppes and the Gobi desert.
- Small populations of these camels are found in high altitude cold deserts of Ladakh’s Nubra Valley.
Characteristics of Double-Humped Bactrian Camel
- The two humps serve as a reservoir of fat that can be converted into water and energy during long treks where food is scarce.
- They possess thick, shaggy coats that fluctuate with the seasons, growing dense to withstand temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees Celsius.
- Their nostrils are sealable to block out frozen dust, while their broad feet act like natural snowshoes.
- They are among the few land animals that can survive by eating snow to meet their hydration needs.
- Diet: Bactrian camels are omnivores but primarily herbivores and eat various types of plants.
- Conservation Status: IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered.
Source: India Today
Last updated on January, 2026
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