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Malvi Camel: Madhya Pradesh’s Endangered Off-White Desert Nomad

ByRakesh Kumar 07/15/202507/16/2025Updated On 07/16/202507/15/2025

The Pearl of Malwa: Introducing India’s Rarest Camel

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Malvi Camel Breed

Conservation Status	Not specified (Population: 1,062 in 2013)
Scientific Classification	Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Artiodactyla Family: Camelidae Genus: Camelus Species: Camelus dromedarius
Breed Type	Dual-purpose (Transport and Milk)
Alternate Names	None
Origin	Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh
Breeding Tract	Primary District: Mandsaur (Madhya Pradesh) Migratory Areas: Kotah, Jhalawar Patan (Rajasthan); Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain (MP)
Geographical Range	Longitude: 75°00′ to 76°00′ E Latitude: 23°45′ to 25°10′ N
Main Uses	Males: Transport/load carrying Females: Milk production
Physical Traits	Color: Uniform off-white (virtually no color variation) Size: Smallest among Indian camel breeds Height: 195 cm (Male), 198 cm (Female) Body Length: 256 cm (Male), 214 cm (Female) Heart Girth: 235 cm (Male), 261 cm (Female)
Management	System: Extensive (natural grass grazing) Herd Size: 50-100 camels Herd Composition: Primarily females with 1 breeding male Seasonal Migration: April-June: Home villages in Mandsaur July: Move to Rajasthan (Kotah/Jhalawar Patan) September: Urban areas (Bhopal/Indore/Ujjain) for milk sales
Performance	Parturition Interval: 24 months
Special Characteristics	Better adapted to humid conditions than Rajasthan breeds Higher resistance to trypanosomiasis Distinct three-stage migratory pattern
Population	2013: 1,062 (Govt. of India Survey)
The Rajasthan Express: Malvi Camel Breed Details

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Only 1,062 left! Meet the Malvi camel – India’s smallest, off-white breed adapted to humid climates. Discover its unique migration patterns, disease resistance, and conservation crisis.
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Rakesh Kumar

I am Rakesh Kumar, hailing from Rajasthan, and I proudly serve as a Private Veterinary Livestock Inspecter . With years of experience in the field, I am passionate about promoting the health and welfare of animals. As the administrator of The Rajasthan Express website, I am committed to delivering accurate and valuable insights into veterinary science and animal care.