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Bactrianus Collection

The Bactrian camel, scientifically known as Camelus bactrianus, is a fascinating creature that can be found in Ukraine

Background imageBactrianus Collection: Bactrian Camel. Ukraine

Bactrian Camel. Ukraine
Bactrian Camel (Camelus Bactrianus) at the Genoese Fortress. Sudak. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Ukraine

Background imageBactrianus Collection: Religion The Holy Bible. Camelus bactrianus

Religion The Holy Bible. Camelus bactrianus
2596620 Religion The Holy Bible. Camelus bactrianus; (add.info.: Religion The Holy Bible. Book of esther. is a large, even. toed ungulate native to the steppes of central Asia)

Background imageBactrianus Collection: CAMEL (BEWICK)

CAMEL (BEWICK)
Camelus bactrianus : you can drink its milk, ride it, use it to transport your merchan- -dise - and when it dies you can eat it and weave its hair into clothing or furnishings. Date: 1790

Background imageBactrianus Collection: DDE-90025345

DDE-90025345
Double humped bactrian camel. Date: 07/05/2005

Background imageBactrianus Collection: DDE-90025344

DDE-90025344
Double humped bactrian camel. Date: 07/05/2005

Background imageBactrianus Collection: DDE-90024170

DDE-90024170
China, Gansu Province, Badanjilin Desert. Close-up of camel in a desert convoy. Date: 23/11/2009

Background imageBactrianus Collection: DDE-90024169

DDE-90024169
China, Inner Mongolia, Badain Jaran Desert. Close-up of caravan camels in desert. Date: 29/10/2009

Background imageBactrianus Collection: Arabian camel and critically endangered Bactrian camel

Arabian camel and critically endangered Bactrian camel
Arabian camel, Camelus dromedarius, and critically endangered Bactrian camel, Camelus bactrianus. Chromolithograph from Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History (Naturgeschichte), Schreiber

Background imageBactrianus Collection: Dromedary and Bactrian camel, critically endangered

Dromedary and Bactrian camel, critically endangered
Dromedary, Camelus dromedarius, and Bactrian camel, Camelus bactrianus, critically endangered. Lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann from Heinrich Rudolf Schinzs Illustrated Natural History of Men

Background imageBactrianus Collection: Bactrian camel, Camelus bactrianus

Bactrian camel, Camelus bactrianus (Dromadaire a deux bosses). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andreas Hoffer after an illustration after nature by Christian Leinberger from Georg Wolfgang

Background imageBactrianus Collection: Third Side of Obelisk, illustration from Monuments of Nineveh, 1858 (engraving)

Third Side of Obelisk, illustration from Monuments of Nineveh, 1858 (engraving)
2963354 Third Side of Obelisk, illustration from Monuments of Nineveh, 1858 (engraving) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Background imageBactrianus Collection: A Bactrian Camel ride with keeper and three children at London Zoo, May 1914 (b / w photo)

A Bactrian Camel ride with keeper and three children at London Zoo, May 1914 (b / w photo)
1772322 A Bactrian Camel ride with keeper and three children at London Zoo, May 1914 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Background imageBactrianus Collection: Two young visitors riding a Bactrian camel, led by a keeper, at London Zoo

Two young visitors riding a Bactrian camel, led by a keeper, at London Zoo
2627279 Two young visitors riding a Bactrian camel, led by a keeper, at London Zoo, August 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Background imageBactrianus Collection: First Side of Obelisk, illustration from Monuments of Nineveh, 1849 (engraving)

First Side of Obelisk, illustration from Monuments of Nineveh, 1849 (engraving)
2963353 First Side of Obelisk, illustration from Monuments of Nineveh, 1849 (engraving) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Background imageBactrianus Collection: Two Cowgirls pose on a Bactrian Camel, which is held by its keeper

Two Cowgirls pose on a Bactrian Camel, which is held by its keeper
2908819 Two Cowgirls pose on a Bactrian Camel, which is held by its keeper, during a visit to London Zoo in 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond

Background imageBactrianus Collection: The Camel House. London Zoo, 1928 (b / w photo)

The Camel House. London Zoo, 1928 (b / w photo)
3703978 The Camel House. London Zoo, 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info.: The Clock Tower is the earliest extant building in the Zoo)

Background imageBactrianus Collection: A young Bactrian Camel, which was born in the menagerie, with its keeper, London Zoo

A young Bactrian Camel, which was born in the menagerie, with its keeper, London Zoo
3822553 A young Bactrian Camel, which was born in the menagerie, with its keeper, London Zoo, 1929 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Background imageBactrianus Collection: China - Gobi Desert - Bactrian Camel train

China - Gobi Desert - Bactrian Camel train
China - Gobi Desert - part of a Bactrian Camel train. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageBactrianus Collection: Bactrian camel

Bactrian camel
The Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus) is a large, even-toed ungulate native to the steppes of Central Asia. Artist: Berenice Butler Date: 1923

Background imageBactrianus Collection: Picture No. 10850775

Picture No. 10850775
BACTRIAN CAMEL - and nomad (Camelus bactrianus) Date:

Background imageBactrianus Collection: Picture No. 10894175

Picture No. 10894175
Bactrian Camel (Camelus bactrianus bactrianus ) Date:

Background imageBactrianus Collection: Domesticated Bactrian Camel (Camelus bactrianus) breeding male, close-up of head

Domesticated Bactrian Camel (Camelus bactrianus) breeding male, close-up of head, in pen at nomads camp, Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes, Southern Gobi Desert, Mongolia, october



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The Bactrian camel, scientifically known as Camelus bactrianus, is a fascinating creature that can be found in Ukraine. This species of camel, also referred to as the Bewick's camel, holds the DDE-90025345 and DDE-90025344 designations, and is distinct from other camels like the Arabian camel and critically endangered Bactrian camel or the dromedary and critically endangered Bactrian camel. With its two humps, the Bactrian camel stands out among its relatives. These remarkable creatures are an integral part of Ukrainian wildlife. They possess unique adaptations that allow them to thrive in harsh desert environments. One captivating illustration depicting these magnificent animals can be found in "Monuments of Nineveh" from 1858. The engraving showcases the Third Side of Obelisk with intricate details highlighting their distinctive features. In May 1914 at London Zoo, a black and white photograph captured a heartwarming scene - a keeper guiding three children on a memorable ride atop a friendly Bactrian Camel. Another image portrays two young visitors enjoying this enchanting experience under the watchful eye of their keeper. Sadly, due to various factors such as habitat loss and poaching, these incredible creatures have become critically endangered. Efforts must be made to protect and conserve their population for future generations to appreciate their beauty. The Bactrianus captivates us with its resilience and unique characteristics while reminding us of our responsibility towards preserving biodiversity worldwide.