What is/are unique about the ‘Kharai Camel’ a breed found in India
- It is capable of swimming up three kilometres in sea water
- It survives by grazing on mangroves
- It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated
Select the correct answers using the code given below
- 1 and 2 only
- 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The Kharai camel is known for its ability to swim in seawater for distances of up to about three kilometres to reach mangrove islands for grazing.
Statement 2 is correct
- This camel breed survives mainly by grazing on mangrove vegetation found along the coastal regions of Gujarat, particularly near the Gulf of Kutch.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- They are bred by two distinct communities — the Fakirani Jats, who are the handlers, and the Rabaris, who own the animals. In 2015, the Kharai camel was registered as the ninth distinct camel breed (separating it from Kutchi camel) of India by the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR).
