Bactrian camels with nomad family, Mongolia

The two-humped Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus) is vital to Mongolia’s nomads, providing wool, milk, and a source of transportation. We encounter many nomads on our cultural journey across central Mongolia.

Photo by Alison Wright

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Heart of Mongolia

Nomadic Cultures, the Gobi Desert, and a Camel Safari

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