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Bactrian Camel

Camelus bactrianus

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Bactrian Camel

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What a great post, thank you. I'm not a fan of hybridization, but this unusual phenomena is really interesting, its like what nature has to do to preserve themselves. And I was looking for the gobi bear, but there is not much info about them, just that there is only 20 to 50 individuals. But I get to see a photo, they are beautiful.
Huh...interesting. Hybridization often seems to be a big issue with endangered species--even when they aren't that closely related to domesticated species. I know it's a major concern for conserving wild buffalo populations in the U.S. (many of them have interbred with cattle). I also posted something on another Project Noah post about unusual hybridizations happening because of shifts in climate: http://e360.yale.edu/feature/arctic_roamers_the_move_of_southern_species_into_far_north/2370/ If you want to see something REALLY cool and rare that lives in the gobi desert you should check out the gobi bear...
Thank you for the information! I was just reading about hybridization with domestic camels here: http://www.iucnredlist.org/apps/redlist/details/63543/0 (justification)
Well the thing about this camel is it's not wild. There are wild camels in Mongolia that are super super rare. The domesticated ones are everywhere--they use them for riding, milking, meat, wool. In any case, thanks for the compliment! The blue stuff in back is a lake where people harvest salt in the spring.
Wow, I never thought a camel could be listed as Critically Endangered and I can't believe their major threat is sport hunting. However, marvelous picture, really beautiful colors and composition. :)
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2011

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