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The guanaco (/ ɡ w ɑː ˈ n ɑː k oʊ / ... where the only population not classified as endangered in the country resides. Between 2007 and 2012, 13,200 guanacos ...
Sosa, R., J. Sarasola. 2005. Habitat use and social structure of an isolated population of guanacos (Lama guanicoe) in the Monte Desert, Argentina. European Journal of Wildlife Research, 51/3: 207-209. South American Camelid Specialist Group 1996, 2013. "Lama guanicoe ssp. cacsilensis" (On-line). IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Mar 21, 2024 · It is the wild ancestor of the llama. guanaco. Guanacos (Lama guanicoe) in Patagonia, southern Argentina. The guanaco, like the vicuña, lives in small bands of females usually led by a male. The adults stand about 110 cm (43 inches) at the shoulder and weigh about 90 kg (200 pounds). Both sexes are coloured pale brown above and white below and ...
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Aug 22, 2019 · The IUCN classifies the guanaco conservation status as "least concern." The population is estimated to range between 1.5 to 2.2 million animals and is increasing. However, this is still only 3-7% of the guanaco population before Europeans arrived in South America.
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1-1.2. m ft. Length. 190-215. cm inch. 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 wild camelid family member in South America and is thought to be the domestic llama's ancestor.
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Mar 6, 2024 · Total Guanaco population: 1,498,170-2,192,300 Historical population estimates When Europeans arrived in South America, it is estimated that there were 30-50 million guanacos
In the northern part of the Guanaco’s range, numbers have fallen dangerously low. However, although many populations have been reduced drastically or isolated by habitat loss and fencing, total numbers are still estimated as high as two million, and the species is listed as Least Concern by IUCN.
