Robust and hardy, the Bactrian camel is perfectly adapted to the extreme conditions of the steppes and deserts of Central Asia. Easily recognizable by its two humps, it differs from the dromedary, which has only one.
Its humps contain fat reserves, not water, which allow it to survive for several days without food. Surprisingly, its thick fleece protects it from both the freezing winter cold and the summer heat. A herbivore, it feeds on dry vegetation and can drink up to 100 liters of water in one go when it can find it. Domesticated for thousands of years, it was long essential for transporting caravans along the Silk Road.
This Papo figurine faithfully recreates the Bactrian camel: thick fur, long, sturdy legs, and characteristic humps. An ideal model to complete a collection of wild animals, invent stories from the Orient, or educate children about the incredible adaptations of the animal world.