Guanaco

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Guanaco
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L. guanicoe
Binomial name
Lama guanicoe
(Müller, 1776)

The guanaco (Lama guanicoe) is camelid animal native to South America. Guanacos are usually found in small herds or loosely structured family groups.

Description[change | change source]

When a member of the herd picks up the slightest hint of danger, it makes a high-pitched warning call, causing the other guanacos to flee swiftly and nimbly across the steep and uneven terrain.

Diet[change | change source]

Guanacos generally live at high elevations, grazing on grasses and browsing on leaves and buds. They can get by without water for long periods of time, obtaining moisture from the plants they eat.

References[change | change source]

  1. "Lama guanicoe". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2016: e.T11186A18540211. 2016. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T11186A18540211.en. Retrieved 1 May 2017. {{cite journal}}: Cite uses deprecated parameter |authors= (help)