Domestic Bactrian Camel Order: Artiodactyla Family: Camelidae Genus and Species: Camelus bactrianus bactrianus As opposed to one-humped dromedaries, Bactrian camels have two humps. These humps store fat to help ensure the animal's survival when food is scarce. Physical Description: The coloring of their coat ranges from deep brown to beige. They shed their heavy, darker winter coat each year. They are even-toed ungulates (as are gazelles and goats) with wide, padded feet and calloused knees. They have heavy eyelashes, a cleft upper lip, and nostrils that can close to keep out sand. Size: From head to tail, they measure 260 to 400 cm, and average about seven feet tall at the shoulder. They weigh 300 to 690 kg. Status: The World Conservation Union's Red List of Threatened Animals lists wild Bactrian camels as critically endangered. Geographic Distribution: Wild Bactrian camels live in northwestern China and Mongolia. Domesticated Bactrians can be found throughout Central Asia. Habitat: Camels are built for extreme temperatures, from minus 40