
Guanaco - Wikipedia
The guanaco (/ ɡ w ɑː ˈ n ɑː k oʊ / ghwuah-NAH-koh; [3] Lama guanicoe) is a camelid native to South America, closely related to the llama. Guanacos are one of two wild South American …
Guanaco - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
Standing 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 …
Guanaco | Habitat, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
Guanaco, 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 …
Guanaco - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The guanaco (Lama guanicoe) is a camelid native to South America. Described as an elegant animal, with a long, slender neck and fine legs by Charles Darwin, the guanaco is the biggest …
Guanaco - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
Guanacos are South American members of the Camelidae, or camel, family. They live throughout the mountain and steppe regions of southern South America. Other members of the camel …
Guanaco Facts (Lama guanicoe) - ThoughtCo
Aug 22, 2019 · The gaunaco (Lama guanicoe) is a South American camelid and the wild ancestor of the llama. The animal gets its name from the Quechua word huanaco. Guanacos are …
Guanacos guide: what they are, how they’re related to llamas, and …
The guanaco is the wild relative of the llama, and is one of the largest terrestrial mammals found in South America, standing between 1-1.3m in height at its shoulder. Both the guanaco and …
Guanaco - National Geographic Kids
Guanacos and vicunas are wild animals, but llamas and alpacas have been domesticated, like cats and dogs, and were probably bred from guanacos. They're slender animals with pale …
5 Fascinating Facts About Guanacos - Cascada
Oct 4, 2022 · It's not a llama, it's not a camel...it's a GUANACO. These furry animals wander around Chile, especially in places like Patagonia. Read on to learn more.
Guanaco | The Animal Facts | Appearance, Diet, Behavior, Habitat
The guanaco is a relative of the camel and is the wild version of the domesticated llama. They have slender bodies with a long neck and legs. While related to camels their back is straight …