Bactrian
Camel
(camelus
ferus f. bactrianus) |
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Family:
Camels
Substitute:
Bactrian camel
Habitation:
Mongolia, Turkestan, West Siberia, Asia Minor, Persia,
Afghanistan, successfully brought to South Europe, South-West
Africa and Australia
Natural
habitat:
deserts
Reproduction:
mating,
gestation period: 12-13 months, 1 baby is born |
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Grass, leaves, herbs and toxic plants too
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Significance
for human: pack
animals, animal used
for
riding, Hair are processed into wool for synthetics and blankets.
Miscellaneous:
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Nose-holes
can be locked
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arranged
eyelashes in two rows of the eyes ( protection from the sandstorm)
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humps
as fat reserves
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