Wild Camel Protection Foundation USA

Wild Camel Protection Foundation USA Conservation of endangered Wild Camel (Camelus ferus) in Mongolia | ~1000 left in the world, 0 in the zoo | U.S.

alliance of Wild Camel Protection Foundation | Wild Camel Breeding & Research Centers in Mongolia

Today is Veterinary Appreciation Day (June 18), a day to recognize veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and clinic sta...
18/06/2026

Today is Veterinary Appreciation Day (June 18), a day to recognize veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and clinic staff for their dedication and compassionate care. Veterinarians play an important role in Wild Camel conservation at our Wild Camel Breeding Centers in Mongolia. Since 2018, veterinarians from Knowsley Safari have traveled from the UK each spring to conduct health checks, microchip and ear-tag animals, and monitor the breeding herd, including newborn calves. Today, we extend our sincere thanks to the Knowsley Safari veterinary team and all veterinarians whose expertise, commitment, and hard work help protect the endangered Wild Camel.

đŸȘ Did you know?The Wild Camel is a separate species from the Bactrian Camel.Although they look similar, Wild Camels evol...
17/06/2026

đŸȘ Did you know?
The Wild Camel is a separate species from the Bactrian Camel.
Although they look similar, Wild Camels evolved independently and possess unique genetic adaptations that help them survive in some of the harshest environments on Earth. The Wild Camel only lives in the Gobi Desert. They are one of Earth's rarest Mammals.

Please help us protect this extraordinary species:
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Today (June 17), on the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, we join the global community in recognizing thi...
17/06/2026

Today (June 17), on the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, we join the global community in recognizing this year’s theme: Ecosystem-Based Adaptation. In the Gobi Desert, healthy ecosystems are essential for the survival of both the endangered Wild Camel and the nomadic herders who call this harsh yet beautiful landscape home. As climate change, drought, and desertification intensify, protecting water sources, restoring habitats, and supporting sustainable land use are vital for building resilience. The future of the Gobi depends on the health of its ecosystems. By working with nature, we can help both wildlife and people adapt and thrive in a changing world.

Aerial view of the Wild Camel Breeding and Research Center at Toli Bulag, highlighting the vast, arid landscape of Gobi ...
01/06/2026

Aerial view of the Wild Camel Breeding and Research Center at Toli Bulag, highlighting the vast, arid landscape of Gobi Desert of Mongolia. A few Wild Camels can be seen in this picture, with the hay barn and office building in the distance. This new breeding center began operating in September 2024, when 7 Wild Camels were relocated here from the breeding center at Zakhyn Us. Today, Toli Bulag is home to 9 Wild Camels: 6 adults, 2 calves born last year, and 1 calf born this year.

Wild Camel (Camelus ferus) is a distinct species that diverged from domestic Bactrian camel approximately 0.7–1.1 millio...
31/05/2026

Wild Camel (Camelus ferus) is a distinct species that diverged from domestic Bactrian camel approximately 0.7–1.1 million years ago and is not simply a “wild Bactrian camel.” Using the correct name “Wild Camel” helps reduce confusion, emphasizes its unique conservation status, and highlights the urgency of protecting one of the world’s rarest large mammals, with only about 1,000–1,800 individuals remaining in the wild. Read the full article at: https://wildcamelusa.org/2026/05/29/why-wild-camel-should-be-called-wild-camel/

30/05/2026

Wild Camels are diurnal, sleeping at night in open open areas and foraging during the day. Their diet consists mainly of shrubs and grasses, and they are well adapted to eating thorny, dry, and salty plants that many other herbivores avoid. Excess fat is stored in their humps and used as an energy reserve when food is scarce.

John Hare, an explorer, conservationist, and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, co-founded the Wild Camel Protect...
29/05/2026

John Hare, an explorer, conservationist, and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, co-founded the Wild Camel Protection Foundation together with Kathryn Rae. Between 1993 and 1997, he led four pioneering expeditions into the Gobi deserts of China and Mongolia, two of which were undertaken using domestic Bactrian camels. These early journeys were instrumental in documenting the presence and status of the Wild Camel in some of the most inaccessible regions on Earth. The image shown here captures John Hare alongside Chinese scientists during the 1997 expedition in the Desert of Lop, China. This historic expedition played a key role in advancing scientific understanding of the species and laid the foundation for long-term conservation efforts that continue today.

28/05/2026

A newborn Wild Camel calf stays close to its mother during the first fragile days of life in the Wild Camel Breeding and Research Center in Toli Bulag in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia. In a landscape shaped by extremes, freezing nights, fierce winds, drought, and predators, the bond between mother and calf becomes a lifeline. The calf learns everything from her: where to walk, when to rest, how to survive, and how to trust the harsh desert world around them. Every gentle nudge, every moment of protection, and every step taken side by side carries thousands of years of survival instinct.

If you’re in Watertown NY on June 27, come join us at Zoo New York at Thompson Park for an educational exhibit on Wild C...
27/05/2026

If you’re in Watertown NY on June 27, come join us at Zoo New York at Thompson Park for an educational exhibit on Wild Camel conservation, Gobi Desert wildlife, and Mongolian culture, presented by Wild Camel Protection Foundation USA.

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