Where powerless latest technology and modern machines are still as they were centuries ago, are pack animals.People use them for transportation of goods, move them yourself.They confidently pass through tightening desert sands and dangerous mountain paths, without requiring a control oil tank and replenishment of permanent inspection.About these workers of the patient and will be discussed.
Camel
In its forces and tremendous opportunities in the "beasts of burden" is definitely in the lead camel.He, like no other animal is capable of long stay without water and feed during the transition only comes across cactus - food poor and low-calorie, while carrying up to 200 kg.Surprisingly, with such a cargo in unbearable heat, almost without water, the camel takes an hour to four (or even more) kilometers.It is a beast of burden is popular in Africa, Asia and Afghanistan.It is known that camels were used in military actions.For example, in India, the British put it was to have 2 thousand. Camels on the composition of the two thousand. Soldiers and fifty officers, and in Algeria the French relied group of beasts of burden in the amount of 2 thousand. Heads to move superiors, the officers and attendants (400) and transportationcargo.Horse transport was very important in the famous Battle of Geok Tepe (1880).
mules, mule
These four-legged helpers are able to lift up to 190 kg, but they move only short distances.Typically, these pack animals carrying 50-60 kg (hinny - twice).It is valued in the mountains, when you have to move loads, following the rocky and narrow trails.And mules, and asses, do not require frequent stops and a long break.It does not refuse from the simplest food.When a specific need can overcome up to 70 km per day.
Donkey
severity raised them inferior goods lift of a camel or a nag (50 kg).But he is strong, tireless, has a certain pace (not stumble even on the trail).Speed donkey with bales of not more than 5 kilometers per hour (40 kilometers per day).
packhorses
She is able to go everywhere where there is a conductor (people).Packhorse driving differ from those that have a smaller increase (about one and a half meters), deep chest, long torso, strong back, broad loin.The feet are dry, with hard hooves.Earlier pack horses were divided into artillery and conventional cargo.The first type was used for pulling heavy equipment and had to be tight, with short legs, short back straight.Light suit (gray, white) are not used.For these purposes only mature animals were selected from four.For transportation of guns harnessed four horses.Cargo horse transferred to almost 80 kg.
pack bull
used less frequently than the other beasts of burden.Despite its power and inspiring size, it carries less weight than it could have done, for example, a donkey (maximum 50 kg).Besides, low and its velocity.In the hour it takes just 3 km away.This pack bull more fastidious, requires an abundance of grass and water all the way.
Elephant
of the largest beast of burden.Most often it freighter as it can be seen in Indochina and India.His ability to load five hundred kilograms.However, elephants are extremely demanding on the stern, and in connection with a penchant for colds need constant careful maintenance.
