Bactrian camels are built to survive in one of the most hostile regions on earth, The Gobi Dessert.
They are one of the few mammals that can eat snow as a way to quench their thirst. They are the only land mammals capable of drinking brackish/salty water with no negative effects.
It is a common misconception that camels store water in their humps. They are actually filled with fat reserves.
Bactrian camels are classified as Critically Endangered. There are only about 1400 left in the world. They live in small pockets of China and Mongolia.
Their biggest threats are illegal hunting for their meat and habitat loss. Poachers have been killing the camels by putting land mines in the springs where the camels drink.
Fun Fact:
When thirsty, camels can drink 30 gallons of water in only 13 minutes
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