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healthwealthworld t1_j5nu4i8 wrote
Yes, dromedary and Bactrian camels can cross-breed and produce fertile offspring, known as a "camel hybrid". However, it is not a common practice as the two species have different adaptations to their respective environments and it's not clear whether the hybrid would have the best characteristics of both the parents.
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Syzygy_Stardust t1_j5k60r9 wrote
I searched that term and came across a Wikipedia article that should be a good jumping off point for OP
JimAsia t1_j5nmehg wrote
Yes, they can interbreed. Bactrian camel have 2 humps and are rugged cold-climate camels while Dromedaries have one hump and are desert dwellers. Bactrian/Dromedary hybrids are called Bukhts, are larger than either parent, have a single hump and are good draft camels.