{"id":115799,"date":"2026-07-29T12:09:34","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T06:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=115799"},"modified":"2026-07-29T12:09:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T06:39:34","slug":"malvi-camel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/malvi-camel\/","title":{"rendered":"Malvi Camel"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Malvi Camel Latest News<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recently, it was observed that the rare malvi camel breed is facing threat of extinction and which prompted a conservation initiative by the National Research Centre on Camel (NRCC).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>About Malvi Camel<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is one of the nine recognised <\/span><b>camel breeds in India.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also <\/span><b>valued for milk production,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a female capable of <\/span><b>yielding around 4-5 kg of milk per cycle.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Distribution:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is primarily found in <\/span><b>Madhya Pradesh\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/malwa-plateau\/\" target=\"_blank\">Malwa region<\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including Mandsaur, Neemuch, Ratlam and Gwalior, and parts of <\/span><b>Rajasthan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as Kota, Bundi, Jhalawar and Baran.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Physical Appearance<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is known for its distinct white colour and is considered the <\/span><b>smallest among India\u2019s camel breeds.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malvi camels are generally medium-sized with a robust build.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They often have <\/span><b>a light brown to reddish-brown coat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a well-developed hump.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Adaptability:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These camels are <\/span><b>well-adapted to both semi-arid and slightly more humid conditions,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as the Malwa region experiences a range of climatic conditions compared to the harsher desert environments of other camel breeds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Endurance and Strength:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These are known for their endurance and strength, making them suitable for <\/span><b>carrying loads and performing work,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> including transportation and agricultural tasks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Source:<\/b> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/rare-camel-breed-faces-extinction-threat-conservation-measures-initiated\/2997768\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">TP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Malvi Camel is one of the nine recognised camel breeds in India. 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