Vicuña, graceful, even-toed, hoofed South American mammal; humpless and smallest member of the camel family. It lives near the snowline of the Andes Mountains. It resembles the llama and its silky coat is tawny brown with a yellowish bib under the neck. It can run at 48km/h. Height: 86cm at the shoulder; weight: 45kg. Family Camelidae; species Vicugna vicugna. |
