October, 2007
Keepers at Whipsnade Wild Animal Park are celebrating the arrival of 4 camel calves.
Born in April, the four Bactrian Camel calves can now be seen snuggling up to their mothers in their paddock on the Asian Drive-through. Three of the new arrivals are female - Gypsy, Georgia and Ginny - along with one male named Genghis by keepers. The calves were born to mothers Jubilee, Hayley, Clarissa and Sherry.
A two-humped species, the Bactrian camel is endangered outside of captivity. Native to northwest China and Mongolia, less than a thousand of these animals remain in the wild and have been placed on the endangered species list. Zoo's across the world are home to approximately 1.4 million Bactrian Camels.
The two humps on the camels' backs are used for storing fat reserves. As reserves are used the humps become less turgid and often fall to one side. For your opportunity to see the new arrivals and other fascinating animals that live at Whipsnade Wild Animal Park, book your short family break with Holiday Extras today.