Portrait of a camel struck by the wind in the Aral Sea Desert, near Aral, in south-western Kazakhstan. The Bactrian camel is native to the steppes of Central Asia. Its thick wool fur and unique anatomy allow it to survive in extreme continental climates.

Credits: Tristan Bjalon (France, @tristanbja)

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