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Bookmark or Share- Guanaco - National Geographic KidsGuanacos live on land high in the Andes mountains —up to 13,000 feet (3,962 meters) above sea level—as well as on the lower plateaus, plains, and coastlines of Peru, Chile, and Argentina. Guanacos were once over hunted for their thick, warm wool. Now they thrive in areas protected by law. Check out where guanacos live.
- Guanaco - WikipediaGuanacos have grey faces and small, straight ears. The lifespan of a guanaco can be as long as 28 years. Guanacos are one of the largest terrestrial mammals native to South America today.
- Guanaco | Habitat, Diet, & Facts | BritannicaGuanaco, wild South American member of the camel family, Camelidae (order Artiodactyla). The guanaco is closely related to the vicuna (Vicugna vicugna), the alpaca (V. pacos), and the llama (Lama glama), and it is the llama’s wild ancestor. Guanacos are found from Peru south to Argentina and Chile.
- Guanaco Facts (Lama guanicoe) - ThoughtCoFast Facts: Guanaco. Scientific Name: Lama guanicoe. Common Name: Guanaco. Basic Animal Group: Mammal. Size: 3 feet 3 inches - 3 feet 11 inches at the shoulder. Weight: 200-310 pounds. Lifespan: 15-20 years. Diet: Herbivore. Habitat: South America.
- Guanaco | San Diego Zoo Animals & PlantsStanding less than 4 feet (1.2 meters) tall at the shoulder, guanacos have a slender body, long legs, and a long neck. They are shorter and smaller than their camel relatives. Although they seem delicate, guanacos can weigh up to 265 pounds (120 kilograms). Male guanacos are larger than the females.
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