The guanaco is a camel that lives in South America. It lives mainly in highlands such as Argentina, and is an animal characterized by fluffy body hair, and the face seems to be very gentle. The guanaco is a very famous camel in South America and most people know it. Guanacos were used as cargo carriers during the time of the Inca Empire.
habitat
Guanacos are native to Argentina, Peru, Chile and Bolivia.
feature
The guanaco is a cetacean artiodactyl camelid. Their habitat is predominantly highland, primarily in the southern regions of South America, although some also live near Peru. It is characterized by its double layer of thick fur that protects itself and has a very warm appearance. It is 1.1-2m long and weighs 100kg. Guanaco fur has a reddish color and is very pleasant to the touch. Hair thickness is 16-18µm in diameter. The head is dark and the abdomen and legs are lighter. With a population of perhaps 1.5 to 2 million, most guanacos live in Argentina. Guanacos are rarely solitary and often live in groups of several individuals. It also has a strong running ability and can run at a maximum speed of 60 km. When it senses danger, it makes a high-pitched cry to warn its comrades of danger.
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Guanacos, like other camels, are herbivores. It eats cacti, flowers, grasses, etc., and does not chew its food, but rather swallows it whole. The breeding season is around November, and males often fight over females during this time. Babies tend to move away from the herd around the age of one.
Endangered species?
Although the guanaco is not currently endangered in its entirety, it is listed on CITES Appendix II, which imposes restrictions on international trade. Guanacos have natural predators and are often preyed upon by pumas and carpeos. Others are hunted by humans. They are endangered in some areas as a result of overhunting by humans for their meat, skin and fur. Against this background, guanacos are now carefully protected in South America, and protected areas have been established.
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Guanacos are often mistaken for llamas. This is because the guanaco is the ancestor of the llama. Guanacos used to be completely wild animals, but now humans have domesticated them. During the time of the Inca Empire, it played an important role in transporting goods. Guanacos were domesticated and became llamas. Currently, llamas are overwhelmingly more numerous than guanacos.
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