A desert dweller, the Bactrian camel can survive without drinking water for up to 10 months. When it does have the opportunity to drink, it can take in 30 gallons at a time. Other desert adaptations include long eyelashes and closeable nostrils to protect against blowing sand.
Bactrian Camel
Camelus bactrianus
Fact File
Where to see them: Wildlife Canyon
Height: Up to 7.5 ft
Weight: Up to 1,450 lbs
Lifespan: Up to 40 years
Habitat: Desert and grassland
Diet: Grasses, leaves, and shrubs
Risk Status: Species at Risk (IUCN—Critically endangered)Video
One Hump or Two? While dromedary camels have one hump, Bactrian camels store energy-rich fat in two humps on its back.
