[Camelus bactrianus]
Habitat: Cold mountain and high desert
Height: 7’+
Weight: Up to 2,000 lbs
Max Lifespan: 40 years
Gestation Period: 12-14 months
Number of Young: 1
Conservation Status: Critically Endangered
– Bactrian camels have two humps
– Camel humps are filled with fat, not water
– Can run at speeds up to 40 mph
– Can drink up to 32 gallons of water at a time
– Have split upper lip for grabbing leaves and bark from trees
– Bactrian camels were domesticated over 4,500 years ago in Bactria (near present-day Iran)