The Guanaco is a member of a camel family. Its closest relatives are lamas, camels and alpacas. Guanacos are native to South America and inhabit scrublands, savannas, forests and rocky areas, usually at high altitude (up to 13 000 feet). Since the guanaco lives in windy area, it has thick eyelashes that protect eyes from dust and dirt. Two padded feet allow easy movement across the gravel in the rocky environment.
Scientific Name:
Lama guanicoe
Status:
Least concern
Size:
Up to 130 cm
Weight:
100 - 140 Kg
Life Span in Wild:
28 years
Habitat:
Dessert, shrubsland, savannas, lowland grassland, wet temperate forests, montane
Diet:
Herbivore
