Bactrians are endangered species, there are thought to be fewer than 1,000 wild camels in the Gobi desert. They are an endangered species. The Bactrian camel has special adaptations to help it survive in the rough terrain.
Bactrian camels have two humps where food and water are stored in the form of fat.
The reserves of fat are converted into water when the camel becomes dehydrated. They have a thick, woolly fleece coat, which combats the cold in winter and protects against the sun in summer. Bactrian camels have long eyelashes, in double rows, to protect their eyes from wind-blown dust and sand. All Rights Reserved.