Vicunas Grazing on Bofedal
by James Brunker
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Vicunas Grazing on Bofedal
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James Brunker
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Vicunas (Vicugna vicugna) are the rarest and wildest of the South American camelids (camel family) and found in the high altiplano of Peru, Bolivia, northern Chile and northern Argentina. They are highly prized for their wool which is much finer and more expensive than alpaca wool; in Inca times it was reserved only for use by the Inca himself.
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February 12th, 2009
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James Brunker
Thank you for your various comments Jessica, much appreciated! You are right, vicunas are often seen in dry, barren areas. They often come down to these boggy areas (called bofedales, they are actually quite a rare ecosystem with some unusual plant species that are only found in parts of the high Andes) for food and water.