The rare Malvi (white) camel breed, one of the nine recognised camel breeds in India, is facing a serious threat of extinction with only 102 animals remaining, prompting a conservation initiative by the National Research Centre on Camel (NRCC), officials said.

According to the 2019 livestock census, the Malvi breed has seen a sharp decline, placing it in the 'endangered' category. Scientists say any camel breed with fewer than 300 breeding females is considered at risk, and Malvi, along with Mewari and Mewati breeds, falls under this category.