Guanaco
Class: Mammals
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Camelidae
Weight: 115—140 kg
Height: 90—130 cm
Body length: 120—175 cm
Color: The head is covered with thick, woolly fur in a grayish-ashen shade, while the upper parts are brownish-yellow and the inner sides of the legs and belly are white.
Age of sexual maturity: 1 to 3 years
Gestation period: 11 months
Lifespan: 20 to 30 years
Habitat: Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, Paraguay, Chile
Diet: Shrubs, flowers, grasses, mosses, mushrooms, lichens, fruits
Did you know?
- Guanacos do not defecate just anywhere but use specific spots, often on well-trodden paths or hillsides.
- They can reach speeds up to 56 km/h, crucial for their survival in open habitats.
- The guanaco population is declining due to hunting for their skin, wool, and meat.
- In Chile and Peru, guanacos are protected by law.
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