Guanaco
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Lama glama guanicoe
Long, silky wool
Their thick coat provides protection against the cold.
Spittin' distance
When another animal comes too close, a mouthful of partially digested food becomes a weapon spit at the intruder.
Habitat/Range
Mountain grasslands of southern South America
Wild Diet
Grasses and Leafy plants
Predators
Humans
Reproduction
After a gestation of nearly one year, a single offspring is born. Mature at 2 to 3 years, guanacos live in large herds.
Conservation Status
DECLINING
Numbers have declined due to hunting for their wool and skins. The guanaco is protected in Chile and Peru.
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