[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)
Bactrian Camel Coloring Sheet