The Bactrian camel, known as the two-humped camel, is a mammal belonging to the order of Artiodactyla and the Camelids family. It inhabits cold regions such as the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia and other areas. This type of camel is characterized by having two humps. The gap between the humps is called the “rahw,” which helps the camel store a larger amount of fat and food to endure the cold. Its head and body are about 3 meters in length, with a shoulder height of 2 meters and a weight of around 700 kilograms. Its feet are broad, and it has a beard-like feature on its neck. Its coat is long and can range in color from dark brown to light brown.

These camels live in groups, with the number of individuals ranging from 6 to 20, led by the largest male in the group, which can withstand low temperatures. Females give birth to a single camel after a 13-month gestation period, and they become mature at the age of 3, with complete growth achieved by the age of 5. This type of camel is found in Central Asia, including China, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Russia. However, it is considered rare in Kyrgyzstan, northern Pakistan, Iran, Azerbaijan, Turkey, India, and Afghanistan, and it is believed to be extinct in Tajikistan.