Bactrian Camel

The Bactrian camel, also known as the Mongolian camel or domestic Bactrian camel, is a large even-toed ungulate native to the steppes of Central Asia. It has two humps on its back, in contrast to the single-humped dromedary. Its population of 2 million exists mainly in the domesticated form.

Scientific name: Camelus bactrianus

Mass: 1,000 lbs (Adult)

Gestation period: 13 months

Native: Central Asia

Family: Camelidae

Kingdom: Animalia

Order: Artiodactyla