The alpaca (Vicugna pacos) is a domesticated camelid which has been used for millennia for its fibre and meat. Most likely, the vicuña is the natural ancestor of the alpaca.

Keywords

animal, camelids, high-mountain ecosystems, oasis, puna, rural life, Zonobiome III

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Friday 22 September 2006 by Martin Mergili in South America / Chile (5916 visits)