Vicuñas

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Vicuñas

Vicuñas

Vicuñas are wild animals. They live in the central Andes usually above 4.000 meters. Despite the harsh climate, they give the finest wool in the world
Danielschenk
on May 22, 2009 7:30 pm
Image Type(s): Wildlife
Image ID: 515420

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jmc

jmc - May 22, 2009 8:24 pm - Voted 10/10

I hope these photos never stop

You have led an intersting life. I hope you never run out of these spectacular photos. But if you do, please write us a trip report or two. What is the red in their ear? Are they tagged?

Jeff

Danielschenk

Danielschenk - May 22, 2009 11:07 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: I hope these photos never stop

Yes, they are tagged. The Vicuñas are protected successfully after almost being extinct in the 60ies. In Peru, in the so called Gran Chaccu, once a year, the Vicuñas are caught, sheared and released to the wild again. This ancient tradition dating back to the Incas has been revived and helps protect the Vicuñas, because they are an important economic factor for the indigenous people.

TheOrglingLlama

TheOrglingLlama - May 22, 2009 9:02 pm - Voted 10/10

Please add this pic to

the Camelidae album :)

Danielschenk

Danielschenk - May 22, 2009 10:26 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Please add this pic to

it's a pleasure. After 20 years travelling trought the Andes, I have had many camelidae in front of my lens

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