Camel figurine, plastic

This toy camel is a favorite, especially around Christmas time. Are you making a Christmas manger scene? Need plastic animals for the season?

The Bactrian (two-humped) camel lives in the cold, mountain and hight desert climates of Central Asia. It was domesticated over 4,500 years ago in an area called Bactria, near present-day Iran. The Bactrian's humps are filled with fat, not water, which is used to nourish the camel when there is little food or water. The Bactrian camel can go without water for long periods, drinking and storing up to 18 gallons (68 liters) at a time. The Bactrian camel can grow up to 11 feet long and 7 feet tall (at the shoulder) and weight up to 2,000 pounds. Although there are over 2 million domesticated Bactrian camels, the wild Bactrian camel is one of the world's rarest mammals. It is considered critically endangered with less than 1,000 remaining in the wild.This plastic Bactrian camel looks even better than in the photo. Lines of the hair are moulded into the plastic, and details include moulded and painted foot pads! Made of solid plastic, it is sturdy and durable. The word "CAMEL" is embossed on the underside. The length of 4 1/2 inches is measured from the nose to the bend in the tail. It comes with an informational tag in French, Italian, Spanish, German, and English. Made by Safari, Ltd., it is striking in form and detail, and will make a great addition to your collection. It is priced right for animal collectors, school projects, dioramas, and even for use as a children's toy.