Meet Our Animals > Bactrian Camel
 
Quick Facts
Native to Desert and steppes in the Gobi dessert of Mongolia and China
Primary Diet Shrubs, grasses, leaves, thorns, saltbush
Adult Weight Males: 1,100 to 1,600 pounds; Females: 650-1,200 pounds
Lifespan 35 to 40 years

Bactrian Camel

Bactrian camels can go without water for months at a time, but when water is available, they may drink up to 15 gallons of water at once. Long eyelashes and ears lined with hair provide protection from blowing sand.

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