Guodong Li1, Naiang Wang1, Qiusheng She2 and Junhua Zhang3
1College of Resource and Environment Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu, P.R. China
2College of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu, P.R.China
3College of Environmental Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241000, Anhui, P.R.China
ABSTRACT
Wild bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus ferus) estimated is one of the rare and endangered species in the world. Methods of field investigation, experimental analysis and data collection were used in the paper. The distribution region, population quantity and population status of wild bactrian camel were researched. The living environment of wild bactrian camel including topographic feature, climate environment, edible vegetation and drinking condition were studied, and the adaptability of wild bactrian camel in severe environment was analysed. Based on the difference analysis of morphological characteristics and ecological habit between wild bactrian camel and domestic bactrian camel, the environmental adaptation and evolvement of local morphological structure of wild bactrian camel and domestic bactrian camel were discussed. For the quick decrease of habitat and population quantity, the impacts of human activities, environmental conditions and natural enemies on wild bactrian camel, was evaluated quantificationally and recommended the feasible protection measures.
Key words: Distribution area, environmental adaptation, living environment, population status, protection, wild bactrian camel
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