Marwari Camel: Rajasthan’s Dark-Brown Desert Workhorse | Breed Profile

The Desert’s Burden-Bearer: Introducing Marwari Camels

Marwari Camel Information

Conservation StatusCritical (Population: 1,073 in 2013)
Scientific Classification
  • Domain: Eukaryota
  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Mammalia
  • Order: Artiodactyla
  • Family: Camelidae
  • Genus: Camelus
  • Species: Camelus dromedarius
Breed TypeWork breed (Draught/Pack/Transport)
Alternate NamesNone recorded
OriginMarwar region of Rajasthan
Breeding Tract
  • Districts: Barmer, Jalore, Jodhpur
  • Region: Thar Desert
Geographical Range
  • Longitude: 70°10′ to 73°45′ E
  • Latitude: 25°22′ to 27°42′ N
Main Uses
  • Draught work in agriculture
  • Pack animal for transportation
  • Carrying heavy loads
Physical Traits
  • Color: Distinct dark brown coat
  • Size: Short stature, light weight
  • Head: Small, well-set on neck
  • Face: Long, narrow, devoid of stop
  • Muzzle: Slightly loose with drooping lower lip
  • Neck: Long and thin with less curvature than Bikaneri camel
Performance
  • Specialized in heavy load transportation and agricultural operations
  • Specific performance metrics not available
Management
  • System: Extensive
  • Mobility: Stationary
  • Feeding: Grazing and fodder supplementation
Special Characteristics
  • Adapted to desert conditions of Rajasthan
  • Known for endurance in carrying heavy loads
Population
  • 2013: 1,073 (Critically low)
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Only 1,073 left! Discover the Marwari camel – Rajasthan’s dark-brown load carrier adapted to arid farms. Learn about its unique drooping lip, draught power & conservation status.

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