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How to Identify and Classify Camels
Contributed by: Andrews
  • 1. What is the primary difference between a Dromedary and a Bactrian camel?
A) Coat color
B) Number of humps
C) Geographic location
D) Size of feet
  • 2. A Dromedary camel has how many humps?
A) None
B) Three
C) Two
D) One
  • 3. A Bactrian camel has how many humps?
A) One
B) Three
C) Two
D) None
  • 4. Which type of camel is typically found in hotter climates?
A) Bactrian
B) Both equally
C) Dromedary
D) Wild Bactrian
  • 5. Which type of camel is adapted to colder, mountainous regions?
A) Dromedary
B) Bactrian
C) Domestic Bactrian
D) Both equally
  • 6. What is the primary purpose of a camel's hump?
A) Water storage
B) Muscle storage
C) Bone storage
D) Fat storage
  • 7. Which of the following is a characteristic adaptation of camels to desert environments?
A) Thin fur
B) Small eyes
C) Need for frequent watering
D) Ability to conserve water
  • 8. What is the scientific name for the Dromedary camel?
A) Vicugna vicugna
B) Camelus bactrianus
C) Lama glama
D) Camelus dromedarius
  • 9. What is the scientific name for the Bactrian camel?
A) Vicugna pacos
B) Camelus dromedarius
C) Camelus bactrianus
D) Lama guanicoe
  • 10. Which camel species is considered critically endangered?
A) Domestic Bactrian Camel
B) All camels
C) Wild Bactrian Camel
D) Dromedary Camel
  • 11. What is the typical diet of a camel?
A) Desert vegetation
B) Fish
C) Fruit only
D) Meat
  • 12. How many eyelids does a camel have?
A) Four
B) Three
C) One
D) Two
  • 13. What is the purpose of a camel's long eyelashes?
A) Attract mates
B) Camouflage
C) Regulate body temperature
D) Protect eyes from sand
  • 14. What type of foot structure do camels have?
A) Small, narrow feet
B) Broad, padded feet
C) Claws
D) Hooves
  • 15. Which of these is a common use for camels?
A) Swimming
B) Flying
C) Mining
D) Transportation
  • 16. What is the average lifespan of a camel?
A) 40-50 years
B) 60-70 years
C) 80-90 years
D) 10-20 years
  • 17. What is a group of camels called?
A) Herd
B) Pack
C) Caravan
D) Swarm
  • 18. Camels are known for their ability to survive long periods without water. How do they achieve this?
A) Producing water internally
B) Absorbing water from the air
C) Drinking large amounts of water at once
D) Efficient water conservation
  • 19. Where are Dromedary camels most commonly found?
A) Central Asia
B) South America
C) Middle East and Africa
D) North America
  • 20. Where are Bactrian camels most commonly found?
A) Middle East and Africa
B) South America
C) Australia
D) Central Asia
  • 21. What color are most Dromedary camels?
A) White
B) Black
C) Grey
D) Sandy brown
  • 22. What is the approximate shoulder height of an adult Dromedary camel?
A) 1.8 - 2 meters
B) 2.5 - 3 meters
C) 0.5 - 1 meter
D) 3.5 - 4 meters
  • 23. What is the approximate weight of an adult Bactrian camel?
A) 100-200 kg
B) 300-1000 kg
C) 2000-2500 kg
D) 1200-1500 kg
  • 24. What is the primary threat to the Wild Bactrian Camel population?
A) Disease
B) Habitat loss and poaching
C) Climate change
D) Lack of water
  • 25. What is the gestation period for a camel?
A) 9-11 months
B) 6-8 months
C) 15-17 months
D) 12-14 months
  • 26. What is a young camel called?
A) Cub
B) Calf
C) Foal
D) Pup
  • 27. What is the purpose of a camel's thick lips?
A) To eat thorny plants
B) To communicate
C) To regulate body temperature
D) To drink water easier
  • 28. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of camels?
A) Ability to survive on little water
B) Leathery patches on knees and chest
C) Sweating profusely
D) Closing nostrils to prevent sand entry
  • 29. What is the conservation status of the Dromedary camel?
A) Domesticated
B) Endangered
C) Vulnerable
D) Critically Endangered
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