The Bactrian Beast is a two-humped CAMEL native to Central Asia. It is also known as the Bactrian CAMEL and is the largest mammal in the CAMEL family. The term Bactrian Beast is derived from the ancient region of Bactria, which is now part of modern-day Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. The Bactrian Beast is an important source of transportation, food, and clothing for many people in Central Asia.