Bactrian camels are large, even-toed ungulates with two humps on their backs. They are well adapted to harsh desert climates and can survive long periods without water.
Habitat
Deserts and steppes of Central Asia.
Diet
Herbivorous, grazing on tough desert vegetation.
How common
Uncommon
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