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Class
Mammals
Order
Artiodactyles
Family
Camelidae
Zoo section
Mongolia
Diet
Herbivorous
IUCN Status
Endangered
Diet
Herbivorous, feeding on roots, fruit, bark and wood of various plants which are either salty, dried, bitter or thorny.
Lifespan
Approximately 35 years in the wild.
Reproduction
From 3 to 5 years of age, the male and female mate in the autumn. After a 12 to 14 month gestation period, the female gives birth to only 1 young which will be weaned around 1 year old. Female mates every other year.
Predators
Wolf and man, even today.