WATCH this baby Bactrian camel at Cotswold Wildlife Park become familiar with its new surroundings.
Maggie the mother camel gave birth to Elsa the rare Bactrian breed, which can be seen on video.
This is her seventh calf that is classified as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and is thought to be one of the rarest large mammals on earth.
Jamie Craig, Curator of Cotswold Wildlife Park, said: “A baby Camel is always a welcome addition to the Park, both for the keepers and the visitors.
“Elsa is growing well and has finally managed to get to grips with the tricky issue of manoeuvring on such long and ungainly legs.”
The shaggy fur on the camel is perfect for the climate they inhabit in the desert where temperatures soar.
Camel nostrils are extremely sensitive and can detect odours over long distances, up to three kilometres away.
Now, fewer than 1,000 wild Bactrian camels exist and according to the IUCN they are facing a population decline of at least 80 percent in the next three generations.
This camel is usually found in China and Mongolia but faces threats including being hunted for sport, for its meat and skin.
Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens supports the Wild Camel Protection Foundation.
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