Bactrian camel

Description
It is unmistakable in that it has two humps that serve as a reservoir of fat. The face is long and somewhat triangular with long eyelashes which, together with nostrils that can be sealed, help to avoid dust in frequent sandstorms. The pads of their feet are able to expand widely for walking on sand. They have a mane and beard of long hair on the neck and throat, which in spring falls out in strips.

Ethology
They live in groups of 6 to 30 females and juveniles led by an adult male, but solitary males can also be found. They have a gestation period of 13 months, after which a single calf is born, and their life expectancy is 40 years. 

Interesting facts
The camel was domesticated at least 3,500 years ago and was the main means of transport on the Silk Road. It is prized for its meat, milk and skin. The camel's dung is also used for fuel. Wild camels are becoming increasingly rare, mainly due to hunting for human consumption, loss of habitat and competition with domestic camels and goats for food and water resources.