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BACTRIAN CAMEL. 



ther seem a permanent variety of that animal, 

 than a distinct species ; differing only in being- 

 somewhat larger and in having two bunches on 

 the back instead of one. It is said to be found 

 wild in the northern parts of India, and in the 

 deserts bordering on China, and is more esteemed 

 for swiftness than the Arabian Camel. 



In Arabia it is kept chiefly for the use of the 

 great, being not a native of that country, but im- 

 ported from India, &c. Of this animal, as well 

 as of the Arabian Camel, there are several races or 

 varieties, differing, like those of horses, in strength, 

 size, swiftness, and elegance of form, A breed of 

 peculiar swiftness is said to be reared in China, 

 and to be distinguished by the expressive title of 

 Fong Kyo Fo, or Camels with feet of wind. A white 

 variety occurs in some parts of Siberia, and lastly, 

 a hybrid or mixed breed is said to be occasionally 

 obtained between the Bactrian and the Arabian 

 Camel. 



