A study of the Bactrian camel
Jun 28, 2019 07:57:39 #
The Bactrian camel can reach seven feet in height and weigh up to 1,500 pounds. The species' thick, brown coat changes with the seasons. During winter, it thickens to provide added insulation against the cold while large chunks of fur are shed in the summer to keep the animal cool. Both male and female Bactrian camels have two large humps on their backs.
Bactrian camel by Paul Sager, on Flickr
This grazing mammal favors grasses, leaves and shrubs, but it can also stomach thorns and dry vegetation that other herbivores cannot digest.
The Bactrian camel is native to China and Mongolia. The animal has been domesticated, however, and can be found throughout Asia.
Bactrian camel
In the wild, Bactrian camels inhabit herds of 3-30 members led by a single breeding male. Males that are unable to find mates often gather in single-sex bachelor herds.
Bactrian camel
A camel's hump doesn't hold water. Instead, the hump serves as a reservoir for energy-rich fat, which the camel can metabolize for energy when food is scarce.
Bactrian camel
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Bactrian camel by Paul Sager, on Flickr
This grazing mammal favors grasses, leaves and shrubs, but it can also stomach thorns and dry vegetation that other herbivores cannot digest.
The Bactrian camel is native to China and Mongolia. The animal has been domesticated, however, and can be found throughout Asia.
Bactrian camel
In the wild, Bactrian camels inhabit herds of 3-30 members led by a single breeding male. Males that are unable to find mates often gather in single-sex bachelor herds.
Bactrian camel
A camel's hump doesn't hold water. Instead, the hump serves as a reservoir for energy-rich fat, which the camel can metabolize for energy when food is scarce.
Bactrian camel
The images are sized to fill your wide-screen display. Try using <F11> to maximize your browser window for the full effect. If the images overshoot your display, such as a laptop, just click on the image or the URL link and they'll resize to your screen from the host Flickr site. You can click a bit further into the image details on the Flickr page, if desired. EXIF data is available from the host Flickr pages as well. On the Flickr site, use your <L>key for Large and the <F11> for the full-screen.
If the images are not filling your widescreen display due to recent UHH changes, follow this link and update your UHH profile: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-572300-1.html
Jun 28, 2019 08:09:43 #
Nice photos of the camels, and good information, too. thanks for posting, Paul.
Jun 28, 2019 08:10:59 #
Jun 28, 2019 08:15:34 #
tommy2 wrote:
Did that animal just eat that cardboard?
They are definitely eating cardboard boxes. How or why, I don't know. They were busy finishing the boxes in this state when I arrived with camera.
Jun 28, 2019 08:18:40 #
jaymatt wrote:
Nice photos of the camels, and good information, too. thanks for posting, Paul.
Thank you John! When I did some images of the dromedary, there was a comment or few about where are the Bactrians? I found my nearest zoo here in Chicago has a few. With the excitement of some warm weather and boxes, I found them out and about for pictures.
Jun 28, 2019 08:54:28 #
Jun 28, 2019 09:01:25 #
Wonderful series ... great shots ... & liked the descriptions. Thanks for sharing.
Jun 28, 2019 12:13:31 #
Thank you Dennis, fbeaston! These April images did have the lucky timing of mid-shed by the Batrians of their Chicago-winter coats. Glad you enjoyed.
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Jun 29, 2019 07:57:22 #
I love the variety of your photographs, and your explanations Paul! Exceptional work too!
Jun 29, 2019 08:45:26 #
Thank you Bill, Ken, Architect1776, Doc, nimbushopper! Maybe I should give a link to the A study of the dromedary. I seem to have less variety of the Bactrian ... 
Jun 29, 2019 10:37:09 #
Interesting that these Camels are 'smoking" cardboard while men are smoking Camels.
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