Vicuña

A group of vicuñas can consist of as many as 150 animals.

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Vicuña

  • Habitat

    Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Chile

  • Food

    grass

  • Lifetime

    15 to 20 years

  • Weight

    35 to 45 pounds

  • Shoulder height

    70 cm to 1.10 meters

  • Number of youngsters

    1

  • Wear time

    11 months

  • IUCN Status

    safe

  • EEP?

    yes

  • 20

    years, which is the maximum age of a vicuña

  • 150

    animals, that's how big a group of vicuñas can be

  • 11

    months, which is the gestation period of a vicuña

    • Courageous leader

    When danger approaches, the vicuña makes a whistling sound. The male in charge of the group stands between the group and the danger. This shows that he is not afraid to protect his group.

    Sweater knitting

    The vicuña used to be caught a lot for its fur. People sheared it and then let it go again. The wool was mostly made into clothing.