Mewati Camel: Alwar-Bharatpur’s Hardy Desert Workhorse | Breed Profile

The Silent Workhorse of Mewat: An Introduction

Mewati camel breed Rajasthan work camels Hard-footed camels Alwar camel herders Bharatpur livestock Draught camel breeds Desert riding camels Endangered Indian camels

Mewati Camel Information

Conservation Status Data unavailable
Scientific Classification
  • Domain: Eukaryota
  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Mammalia
  • Order: Artiodactyla
  • Family: Camelidae
  • Genus: Camelus
  • Species: Camelus dromedarius (Dromedary)
Breed Type Working camel (Multipurpose)
Alternate Names None recorded
Origin Northwestern India
Breeding Tract
  • Primary: Rajasthan (Alwar, Bharatpur)
Geographical Range
  • Longitude: 76°10′ to 77°53′ E
  • Latitude: 26°40′ to 27°40′ N
  • Region: Semi-arid eastern Rajasthan
Main Uses Riding, Baggage transport, Draught work
Physical Traits
  • Size: Slightly shorter than Bikaneri breed
  • Feet: Hard-footed (adapted to rugged terrain)
  • Horns: Absent (polled)
Key Characteristics Robust working camel adapted to local conditions of eastern Rajasthan
Management
  • System: Extensive
  • Mobility: Stationary (non-migratory)
  • Feeding: Grazing + fodder supplementation
Performance Data Not available in provided records
Population Status No census data available
Mewati camel breed Rajasthan work camels Hard-footed camels Alwar camel herders Bharatpur livestock Draught camel breeds Desert riding camels Endangered Indian camels

Discover the Mewati camel – Eastern Rajasthan’s compact, hard-footed breed for riding, baggage & draught. Learn about its unique terrain adaptations and conservation needs.

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