Vicuña — size comparison

The vicuña inhabits high-altitude puna grasslands in the Andes. Its exceptionally fine, dense fibre helps retain heat through cold nights and strong winds. Long

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Vicuña

Vicugna vicugna

ok. 85 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
Mass
40–60 kgZakres gatunku
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Person: 170 cm
HeightScale in m
00,20,40,60,81
VicuñaHeight at shoulderapprox. 85 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

85–85 cm range across the animals shown

Person: 170 cm
Vicuña — size comparison — facts and sources

The vicuña inhabits high-altitude puna grasslands in the Andes. Its exceptionally fine, dense fibre helps retain heat through cold nights and strong winds. Longer pale chest hair forms a distinctive bib.

It eats short grasses and other highland plants. Males defend family groups, while other males may form separate herds. Animals use familiar resting places and water sources. Historical hunting for valuable fibre severely reduced populations; recovery involved protection and controlled shearing of wild herds.

Animal Diversity Web podaje około 1,5 m wysokości całkowitej, 1,1–1,9 m długości oraz 40–60 kg. Ponieważ źródło nie standaryzuje wysokości barkowej, plansza oznacza 85 cm jako ostrożny punkt ilustracyjny.

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