ENEndangered
Wild Camel
Camelus ferus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Wild Camel classified as Endangered?
Wild Camel is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Wild Camel live?
Wild Camel occurs in China, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Wild Camel?
The main threats to Wild Camel are 1.1, 11.1, 11.2, and 12.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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