The Bactrian Camel is a large Asian ungulate. It is an adoptable animal in Wildlife Park 3.
Description[]
The Bactrian camel, named after an ancient region in Central Asia, is the largest member of the camel family. Although not as tall as the Dromedary, reaching 180cm (5.9ft) at the shoulder, it can weigh up to 1000kg (2200lbs), with males being larger than females. As a desert animal, it has many adaptations to help it survive the harsh environment. These include two broad toes that can spread widely to avoid sinking into the sand and long eyelashes and closable nostrils to protect its face during heavy sandstorms. Unlike the dromedary, the Bactrian camel possesses two humps on its back, which act as fat reserves. It also has a thick woolly coat to protect it during cold desert nights or winter months; this is rapidly shed during warmer parts of the year.
The Bactrian camel is native to the steppes of central Asia. It lives in small herds that are active during the day, feeding on any vegetation they can find. A camel's thick lips and tough mouth allow it to feed on even the driest and thorniest of plants. Camels have also been observed eating snow, which provides their water intake. The Bactrian camel is believed to have been first domesticated by humans prior to 2500BC and today, nearly all Bactrian camels are domestic. A few wild Bactrian camels still exist, but are now extremely rare.
Wildlife Park 3[]
The Bactrian camel is an adoptable animal in Wildlife Park 3 and was added as part of the Asia expansion pack. Their daily food and enrichment necessities include grass, mineral, water and scratching. They prefer having a minimum herd of 4, with 25 as the maximum number of herds.
Diseases[]
These are the list of diseases that the said animal can suffer from:
| Anxiety | Apathy | Babesiosis |
| Bronchitis | Caries | Conjunctivitis |
| Cut | Deficiency | Dehydration |
| Diarrhea | Eczema | Gangrene |
| Gastric Ulcer | Iodine Deficiency | Mesostigmata |
| Splinter | Tuberculosis | Vasculitis |
| Wry Neck | Heat Exhaustion | Oil Toxication |
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