Domestic Bactrian Camel
Camelus bactrianus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderArtiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates and Cetaceans)
- FamilyCamelidae (Camelids)
- GenusCamelus (Camels)
- SpeciesCamelus bactrianus (Domestic Bactrian Camel)
About the Domestic Bactrian Camel
The Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus), also known as the Mongolian camel, domestic Bactrian camel, two-humped camel or double-humped camel, is a camel 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. Their name comes from the ancient historical region of Bactria.
The domesticated Bactrian camel has served as pack animals in inner Asia since ancient times. With its tolerance for cold, drought, and high altitudes, it enabled the travel of caravans on the Silk Road. Bactrian camels, whether domesticated or feral, are a separate species from the wild Bactrian camel (Camelus ferus), which is the only truly wild (as opposed to feral) species of camelid in the Old World. Domestic Bactrian camels do not descend from wild Bactrian camels, with the two species having split around 1 million years ago.
The Bactrian camel shares the genus Camelus with the dromedary (C. dromedarius) and the wild Bactrian camel (C. ferus). The Bactrian camel belongs to the family Camelidae. The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle was the first European to describe the... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Domestic Bactrian Camel in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park | 🇲🇳 Mongolia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Domestic Bactrian Camel in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Domestic Bactrian Camel sighting in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Domestic Bactrian Camel in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Domestic Bactrian Camel in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park in our monthly data.