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Bactrian Camel vs Dromedary

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Bactrian Camel

Bactrian Camel

Camelus bactrianus

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Dromedary

Dromedary

Camelus dromedarius

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Size

Bactrian Camel

Bactrian Camel

2.3 m

Human

1.75 m

Dromedary

Dromedary

2.3 m

Bactrian CamelDromedary
Weight300–1000 kg400–690 kg
Length2.2–3.5 m2.2–3.4 m
Height1.8–2.3 m1.8–2.3 m
Top Speed65 km/h65 km/h
Lifespan20–40 yrs40–50 yrs
Gestation410 days390 days
Offspring1–1 1–1
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusCritically EndangeredLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationNomadicResident
HabitatDesert, Grassland, scrublandDesert, Grassland, Savanna
RegionsAsiaAfrica, Asia
FamilyCamelidaeCamelidae
OrderArtiodactylaArtiodactyla