Question: Single-humped Arabian Camel species found in India, are commonly known as –
Options:
Vicuna
Bactrian
Alpaca
Dromedary
– Dromedary or Single-humped Arabian camels which can carry 200 kg weight are more commonly seen in Somalia.
-It’s the state heritage animal of Rajasthan.
-Dromedary means “running” or “runner” in Greek. They are also called a “Running camel”, used for riding.
-They can run at a top speed of 65 km/hr.
🔴Additional Information:
• 1. Bactrian Camel:
-They are also called the “Mongolian camel”.
-They have two humps and are largely seen in Mongolia.
-They can drink 57 liters of water in a single sip.
-Among the land mammals, they are the only animal that can drink salt water without any harmful effects to them.
• 2. Vicuna:
-They are the smallest animal in the camel family.
-They are largely seen in Peru.
-They are 1.5 to 1.6 m tall.
-They give the highest valued wool on Earth.
• 3. Alpaca:
-They are largely seen in South America.
-They can make different sounds like Humming, Snorting, Grumbling, Clucking, Screaming, and Screeching.
-Vicuna, Alpaca, Ilamas and Guanacos are from one genus called Lamini.