2-humped camels being trained for patrolling and carrying equipments for Army in Ladakh

The Defence Institute of High Altitude Research in Leh, Ladakh is training wild camels, also known as Bactrian camels, for patrolling and carrying equipment. Bactrian camels can survive in high altitudes and can go without feeding for nearly 2 weeks. "Double-humped camels are...good...for...operational logistics requirements of the Army, especially last-mile connectivity," said an official.