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Riverain Camel
Country: India
Home tract: Areas with good rain fall, plenty of water supply and good pasture with abundance of vegetation. These are found in areas of Uttar, Pradesh, Punjab states and around both banks of Indus river.
Morphological characters
Body: Very heavy set and have big structure
Body coat: Short, thick and rough
Nose: Roman nose
Neck: Long heavy and strong
Quarters: The hind quarters are comparatively less developed.
Legs: Long heavy and strong. The foot pads are oval and soft.
Remarks: These animals are good baggage animals but slow and sluggish. Riverain camels thrive very well in the semi arid areas.
References
- Khanna N.D., Rai A.K. and Tandon S.N., 2004, “Camel breeds of India,” Journal of Camel Science; 1: 8-15. [Web Reference]
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