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| ⚫ | <span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; ">A desert dweller, the Bactrian camel (</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">Camelus bactrianus</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">) 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.</span> |
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Revision as of 02:26, 21 February 2012
A desert dweller, the Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus) 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.
Fact File
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)