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Bactrian Camel

The two-humped camel of Central Asia, built for extreme cold as well as desert heat.

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OriginCentral Asia (Mongolia, western China and neighbouring steppe)Wikipediachecked 3 Sept 2026High confidence
PurposePack and transport; also milk, wool and meatWikipediachecked 3 Sept 2026High confidence
Average Weight300–1000 kgNote: Males average ≈600 kg and females ≈480 kg; the breed spans 300–1,000 kg.Wikipediachecked 3 Sept 2026Medium confidence
Height160–180 cmNote: At the shoulder; ≈213 cm at the top of the humps.Wikipediachecked 3 Sept 2026Medium confidence
Lifespan20–40 yearsWikipediachecked 3 Sept 2026Medium confidence
Heat ToleranceExceptional range: its coat copes from about −30 °C in winter to 50 °C in summerWikipediachecked 3 Sept 2026High confidence

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