The Kharai Camels: Amazing Camel Breed of India

'Life in Arid region is due to livestock' and camel has been considered as a lifeline in desert ecosystem. Kachchhh district, apparently considered as dry region, has contributed unique livestock species. The most interesting of such species is the Kharai Camel, probably the only domesticated animal species that lives in dual eco-system, as it survives on dry land ecosystem as well as coastal eco-system. Kharai Camel, perhaps the first such kind of camel which can swim through sea water and reach islands in creeks in the gulf of Kachchh. Unfortunately this breed is depleting fast due to rapid industrialization and cutting down of mangrove forests.
This film explores the uniqueness of the breed, its relationship with the maldhari pastoral community and the plight of the kharai camels and maldharis due to industrialisation.

Duration: 13mins
Language: Hindi with English Sub titles
Presented by: Sahjeevan
Film by Drishti 2014

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• #swimming_camels