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Mewari Camel: Rajasthan’s Hill-Adapted Dairy Powerhouse | Breed Spotlight

ByRakesh Kumar 07/08/202506/26/2025Updated On 06/26/202507/08/2025

The Mountain Milkman: Mewari Camel of Rajasthan

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Mewari Camel Information

Conservation Status	Declining (Population: 16,221 in 2004)
Scientific Classification	Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Artiodactyla Family: Camelidae Genus: Camelus Species: Camelus dromedarius
Breed Type	Milch and Baggage (Dual-purpose)
Alternate Names	None recorded
Origin	Hill camels of historical Punjab region
Breeding Tract	Primary: Rajasthan (Chittorgarh, Dungarpur, Kota, Udaipur, Rajsamand) Region: Aravalli Mountain Range Extended Range: Adjoining areas of Madhya Pradesh
Geographical Range	Longitude: 72°30′ to 75°30′ E Latitude: 23°50′ to 25°30′ N
Main Uses	Milk production, Baggage transport
Physical Traits	Color: Light Brown Size: Stouter and slightly shorter than Bikaneri camel Distinct Features: Strong hindquarters and heavy legs Hard, thick foot pads Coarse body hair Loose muzzle and drooping lower lip Short, thick ears Long, thick tail Absent stop (forehead-nose transition) Dull, sluggish appearance Coat: Coarse hair (carpet-grade fiber)
Special Capabilities	Agile movement on small hills and rugged terrain
Performance	Milk Yield: 5–7 kg/day (Other performance metrics not documented)
Management	System: Extensive Mobility: Stationary Feeding: Grazing and fodder supplementation
Adaptation	Thrives in hot climates of hilly areas with honeybee presence
Population Trend	1997: 25,000 (Livestock Census) 2004: 16,221 (Mehta et al.)
The Rajasthan Express: Mewari Camel Breed Details

Mewari camel breed Aravalli hill camels High-yield camel milk Rajasthan dairy camels Hill-adapted camels Udaipur camel herders Endangered Indian camels Bee-resistant livestock

Discover the Mewari camel – Rajasthan’s light-brown dairy specialist thriving in Aravalli hills. Yields 5-7kg milk/day! Learn about its bee-resistant traits & conservation status.
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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.