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Flora and Fauna of Chile Vicuñas


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These vicuñas live in Lauca National Park in northern Chile. They are part of the Camelid family; they are shy, not easily trained. Small, about 100 pounds and standing three feet tall at the shoulders, they live at altitudes above 14,000 feet.

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