A CRITICALLY endangered Bactrian camel calf has been born at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm.

The female calf was born to mum Hetty. Bactrian camels can be found in the Gobi desert of Northwest China and Mongolia.

Posting on Facebook, a spokesperson from the zoo farm said: "We have some great news to share this #Humpday!

"We're thrilled to announce the arrival of a delightfully fluffy, female Bactrian camel calf, born to proud mum Hetty!

"She recently took her first steps outside in her paddock."

Clare Roberts, lead camel keeper at Noah’s Ark, said: "We were so proud to see her take her first tentative wobbly steps in her paddock and within a few hours bound around with confidence."

Keepers are asking residents to help them name the calf. Name suggestions can be made in the comments section of their Facebook post. Entries close on Wednesday, October 18.

Other babies born this season include zebra foal Azizi and guinea pig pups Roo, Hobnob, Squirrel, Nutella and Marmite.