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1. Camel
Introduction
Kingdom Animalia
Subkingdom Bilateria
Class Mammalia
Order Artiodactyla
Family Camelidae
Genus Camelus
Species Camelus bactrianus
(Bactrian camel)
Camelus dromedarius
(one-humped camel)
Size
• A Bactrian camel, grows to a shoulder height of 6 feet (1.8 meters) and a body length
of 10 feet (3 m). They normally weigh 600 to 1,000 kg when they are fully grown.
• Dromedary camels get up to about 6.5 feet (2 m) tall at the shoulder and weigh 400 to
600 kg).
Diet
• Camels aren't picky about what they eat.
• Their thick lips allow them to eat things that most other animals couldn't, such as
thorny plants.
• Camels are herbivores animals.
• They can drink 30 gallons (113 liters) of water in just 13 minutes.
• Their bodies rehydrate faster than any other mammal.
Habitat
• Camels are usually found in the desert, prairie or steppe.
• Though many people think that camels only live in hot climates, they do well in
temperature ranges from 20 degrees F (minus 29 degrees C) to 120 degrees F (49
degrees C).

2. Breeds of Camel
Breed State
Bikaneri Rajasthan
Jaisalmeri Rajasthan
Jalori Rajasthan
Marwari Rajasthan
Mewati Rajasthan
Mewari Rajasthan
Kharai Gujarat
Kutchi Gujarat
Malvi Madhya Pradesh
1. Bikaneri
 The Bikaneri camel is the most famous in Rajasthan.
 It is characterized by its tall height (withers height 2.0-2.2 m) and is typically of
reddish brown color.
 Its weight varies from 450-680 kg.
 It is in high demand as a draught animal.
2. Jaisalmeri
 The Jaisalmeri camel is a typical riding type, breed in the vicinity of the town of
Jaisalmer of Thar Desert.
 Until recently there were no roads in this area and the camel was the only means of
transportation.
 The Jaisalmeri camel is medium sized, of light build and usually of light brown
colour.
 It is able to cover 100-125 km, or even up to 160 km, in a cool night.

3. 3. Kutchi
 They are well adapted to feeding off the vegetation in the salt marshes.
 They are heavy bodied, and are of gray or darkbrown colour.
Figure 1Bikaneri
Figure 2Jaisalmeri

4. Figure 3Kutchi
Normal Parameters of Camel
Temperature 95.0°F-101.5°F
Repiration Rate 5-12 per Minute
Pulse Rate 35-40 per Minute
Hb 9.26g/dl
Life Span 40 Years
Gestation Period 15 Months
Facts about Camel
• They are specially adapted to the life in desert. Their eyes have three eyelids and two
rows of eyelashes that prevent sand to enter their eyes.
• Camel's foot consists of two toes that spread when animal touches the ground and
prevents sinking in the sand.
• Camels are mostly famous for their humps. Most people believe that humps store
water, but they actually store fat, which animal uses as a source of energy when other
food sources are not available.
• When they find water, they will drink as much as possible. They can drink up to 40
gallons of water at once.
• Camel's milk is rich in iron, vitamins and minerals and it is healthier than cow's milk
because it contains less fat.
• Camel needs to retain as much water as possible in its body, so it produces urine that
is dense as syrup and feces that is so dry, that it can be used as a fuel.

5. • The red blood cells of the camel protect it from dehydration because the oval-shaped
cells can circulate even in thick blood and can significantly expand during
rehydration.
• The camel’s long neck enables it to reach leaves up to 3 meters above the ground.
Digestive System
• Camel is Pseudo Ruminant.
• A pseudo-ruminant is an animal that eats large amounts of roughages but does not
have a four compartments stomach like ruminants.
• These organs are usually grouped under two heads
1)The alimentary canal
2) The accessory organs
Alimentary canal
• The alimentary canal is a tube which extends from the lips to the anus.
 Mouth
 Pharynx
 Esophagus
 Stomach
 Small intestine
 large intestine
The accessory organs
1.Teeth
2.Tongue
3.Salivary glands
4. Liver
5. Pancrease