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Arabian Camel in the Sahara Desert
Photograph by Brooks Walker
One hump or two? The dromedary, or Arabian, camel distinguishes itself from its Bactrian relatives by its single hump.
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Two Bactrian Camels on a Grassy Plain
Photograph by George F. Mobley
The endangered two-humped Bactrian camel inhabits the deserts of Central and East Asia.
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Bactrian Camel
Photograph by James L. Stanfield
Bactrian camels have shaggy fur and two humps to help them cope with the temperature extremes of the Gobi desert and surrounding grasslands.
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Close-Up of a Bactrian Camel
Photograph by James L. Stanfield
Just like their cousins, the dromedary or Arabian camels, Bactrian camels have built-in protection from the desert sand: long lashes and bushy brows keep sand out of their eyes, and their nostrils close to prevent sand from getting in.
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