South American camelid

The vicuña (pronounced ve-coon-ah) is a species native to the Andes mountain, closely associated to the guanaco. The vicuña is part of the camel household, although it is by far the smallest member. Compared to a guanaco, the vicuña is only about half the size, has a smaller tail, and finer wool. Home alpacas are … Read more

The vicuña (pronounced ve-coon-ah) is a species native to the Andes mountain, carefully associated to the guanaco. The vicuña is part of the camel family, although it is by far the smallest member. Compared to a guanaco, the vicuña is only about half the dimensions, has a smaller tail, and finer wool. Domestic alpacas are … Read more