Hybrid camel

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A hybrid camel is a hybrid offspring resulting from the crossbreeding of a Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus) and a dromedary (Camelus dromedarius). Since ancient times, humans have intentionally exploited heterosis to obtain pack animals that are stronger, more cold-tolerant, and have greater load‑carrying capacity than either parent. Historically, hybrid camels supported long‑distance trade along the Silk Road and military campaigns; today, systematic crossbreeding survives mainly in Turkey (for camel wrestling) and Kazakhstan (to improve milk, wool and meat production).

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