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