Camel breeds and pictures

A complete list of camel varieties and pictures

A complete list of camel varieties and pictures. I believe everyone is familiar with camels. People can often see camels in zoos or on TV, but many people are not familiar with camels. I don’t know much about camels. Let me introduce to you the complete list of camel varieties and pictures. Camel varieties and pictures 1

1. Xinjiang camels

Xinjiang camels are widely distributed in Xinjiang, almost in every county There are all cities in the country, but 64% live in northern Xinjiang. In terms of region, the Altay region and Tacheng region account for the most.

Xinjiang has a vast land, and the desert and Gobi occupy a large area. In the past, transportation was inconvenient and it mainly relied on camels. During frequent interactions, the camel population has been mixed with exotic camel species, so the body structure and size of camels in various parts of Xinjiang vary. The camels in northern and southern Xinjiang have different bloodline sources and ecological conditions.

Northern Xinjiang camels have low bodies, well-proportioned structures, light and small heads, moderately short necks, well-developed peaks, deep and wide chests, and short limbs. The down layer is thick and dense, mostly brown and yellow hairs. Camels in northern Xinjiang generally produce 3-5 kilograms of hair per year, and male camels can produce up to 14 kilograms. Camels in the Altay region have only two months of leisure time each year, and they start doing light service when they are 4-5 years old. The average carrying weight of an adult camel is 200 kilograms, and it can travel 25-30 kilometers a day.

Southern Xinjiang camels have a delicate and compact physique, short coat, short and delicate body, straight nose and pointed mouth, long neck and tall limbs, deep chest, but insufficient width. The two peaks are short, and the coat color gradually becomes lighter, with more yellow and apricot yellow.

2. Alxa Camel

Alxa Camel is mainly distributed in Alxa Left Banner, Alxa Right Banner, Ejina Banner, and Chaoge Banner in Inner Mongolia. flag and its adjacent areas.

The main colors of Alxa camels are yellow, apricot and purple. The annual hair production of adult Alxa camels is 3.5-5.5 kilograms, with an average of about 4.5 kilograms, and the highest hair production can reach more than 12 kilograms. The hair production is the highest when 7-12 years old. The down quality is excellent, the quality ratio is high, and the net wool rate is about 75% on average. It is known as "Prince's Camel Hair" at home and abroad.

In addition to nursing the lambs, Alxa female camels can milk 1-1.5 kilograms per day, up to 2-2.5 kilograms, and the lactation period is 14-16 months long. The slaughter rate is around 52%. The Alxa camel has a strong carrying capacity, and its general carrying weight can reach 150-200 kilograms.

3. Sunit camels

Sunit camels are mainly distributed in Xilingol League, Ulanqab League and their adjacent areas in Inner Mongolia. Sunit Left Banner, Sunit Right Banner, Siziwang Banner and Erenhot are the centers of the production areas. The grasslands in the west of Xilingol League and in the north of Ulanqab League are mainly arid grasslands and semi-desert grasslands.

The Sunit camel has a strong physique, a well-proportioned structure and a large body. Sunit female camel is 1.81 meters tall, 1.58 meters long, and has a chest circumference of 226 centimeters. The Sunit camel's velvet layer is thick but coarse, and the protective hair is also relatively developed. The annual hair output is generally about 5 kilograms, and the highest can reach 9-10 kilograms. A well-fed camel in late autumn can produce 450-480 kilograms of clean meat after slaughter. Camel breeds and pictures 2

Alpaca

Camelidae, artiodactyl order, smaller than llamas, with no hump on the back, shoulder height less than 100 cm, and very long hair, up to 80 cm centimeter. Coat colors include light gray, dark gray and brown. The face resembles that of a sheep, hence the name "alpaca". One litter is born. Distributed in Bolivia, Chile and Peru in the Americas.

Dromedary camel

Camelidae, Artiodactyla, is taller than Bactrian camels, with a body height of 180~210 cm and a weight of 450~690 kg. It has a small head, long neck, tall body, brown fur, rich back hair, and a hump on the back, which stores fat.

The limbs are long, with about 2 toes on the front and rear feet, and fleshy pads on the soles, making them suitable for walking on sand. The tail is long and slender, with a tuft of hair at the end. The gestation period is 370 to 440 days, with each litter giving birth to 1, rarely 2, and a life span of 50 years. Distributed in North Africa and the Arabian Desert.

Bactrian camel

Camelidae, Artiodactyla, has a larger body and weighs 450~650 kilograms. The head is narrow and long, the ears are small and hairy, the nose is also cleft, the 3rd and 4th toes are developed, and the other toes are degenerated.

There are 2 humps on the back. The whole body is covered with fine and soft down, and the coat color is mostly light brown.

The mane on the neck, the hair on the forearms and hump is slightly longer, brown and black. They give birth to one child every two years, with a gestation period of 13 months, one calf per pregnancy, and a lifespan of 30 to 35 years. Distributed in the Tarim Basin of Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, Qinghai and other places in my country. The wild type is very rare and is a national first-level protected animal. Camel Breeds and Pictures 3

Which breed of camel has the most milk

Breeds that produce more milk mainly include Soviet Bactrian camels, Somali camels, Gujreti, and Arabian camels. Camels do not cooperate with milking like cows. They must smell the smell of young camels before they can secrete milk. Therefore, milking camels is relatively troublesome. Let’s take a look at the camel varieties that produce more milk.

Soviet Bactrian camel: This camel has a lactation period of 14-16 months, with an average daily milk production of about 5 kilograms. The entire lactation period can produce about 2,400 kilograms of raw camel milk.

Somali Camel: The entire lactation period lasts for 8-18 months. The average daily milk production is about 5.5 kilograms. The entire lactation period can secrete 1950 kilograms of camel milk.

Gujireti: Young camels start producing milk at the age of four, and the milk production period lasts for 10-18 months, with an average output of 3.5-6 kilograms per day. It can be as high as 15 kilograms, and when conditions are good, it can be as high as 2000-3600 kilograms. Under poor conditions, only 1,360 kilograms can be produced.

Arabian camel: The milk production period lasts 270-540 days, the milk production can reach 10-15 kilograms, and the entire milk production period can harvest 2300-3600 kilograms.

To sum up, what breed of camel has the most milk? The camel breed that produces more milk is the Arabian camel. Camels can increase milk supply. Camel milk production depends on the supply of feed and water. The better you eat, the higher your milk production. Many people think that Bactrian camels produce more milk than dromedary camels. In fact, this is not the case. In most areas, dromedary camels produce more milk than Bactrian camels.