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LATEST NEWS UPDATES | Kutch's 'Swimming Camels' recognized as separate breed

Kutch's 'Swimming Camels' recognized as separate breed

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published Published on Apr 21, 2015   modified Modified on Apr 21, 2015
-The Times of India

AHMEDABAD:
Kutch's unique breed of camels that can swim in seawater - identified as Kharai due to its habitat and eating habits - has been recognized as a separate camel breed by the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) located in Karnal, Haryana. Kharai has now become the ninth breed of camels found in India.

Now, Kutch has two identified breeds native to the region - the first being Banni buffalo that got the honours four years ago.

While NGOs and state agencies that applied for the status to the Centre got the news a few days back, chief minister Anandiben Patel announced the recognition at a public meeting held at Dayapar in Lakhpat in Kutch on Saturday.

Ramesh Bhatti, programme coordinator of Sahajeevan, a Bhuj-based NGO that played an active role in the process, said that the camel breed is unique on many counts. The NGO along with other agencies such as Anand Krishi University and the state's animal husbandry department had prepared breed descriptor and had conducted tests for gene pool and other characteristics. The process took two years.

"While camels are special to the desert regions, Kharai, also known as Dariyataru due to its ability to swim in deep waters of sea, is more than an animal to carry the men or weight," said Bhatti. "The camels exclusively survive in mangroves, eating grass and vegetation found in coastal regions. Due to their unique diet, they swim to islands near the shore for grazing."

Due to its unique abilities, the camels are seen in coastal and marshy areas found inhospitable by other breeds.


The Times of India, 19 April, 2015, http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Kutchs-Swimming-Camels-recognized-as-separate-breed/articleshow/46973252.cms


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