Sentences with word «guanaco»

«The ancient genetic data show that only the late arrival in Patagonia of a population of guanacos from the north saved the species, all other populations became extinct,» says lead author Dr Jessica Metcalf, from the University of Colorado Boulder.

It is a land of odd creatures: giant anteaters, tapirs, maned wolves, the llama - like guanaco, flightless rheas as tall as I am, and as many as 10 species of armadillo.

The town supports this transient economy with museums, hotels, arts and crafts shops, a little nightlife and restaurants which serve everything from local cuisine to the weirdly alien — beaver, a type of llama called guanaco, and krill — the microscopic shellfish that is whale chow.

Even the lone survivor, the llamalike guanaco, experienced an extreme population crash at that time, the genetic effects of which are still detectable in its DNA.

Known for its soaring mountains, lakes, waterfalls and stunning blue icebergs that slice the glaciers and grasslands whilst sheltering rare wildlife such as guanacos.

Coastal nature reserves are the place to see guanacos, rheas, penguins, sea lions and whales.

My itinerary was Torre del Paine National Park, a preserve of stark beauty with jagged peaks bisected by frozen glacial rivers of ice, herds of guanacos, nandus (large ostrich - like birds also called rheas), foxes and, most nearly - extinct of all, the rarely - seen authentic cowboy.

In Chile's Torres del Paine National Park, nature is the main draw: an unspoiled land of snow - capped mountains, sparkling turquoise lakes, golden grasslands, ice - blue glaciers, and wildlife such as pumas, flamingos, and llama - like guanacos.

This nature reserve provides refuge to the grey fox, guanaco, Patagonian woodpecker, hawk, and steamer duck.

They told us the pendants were made of fibers from six different Andean animals — vicuña, deer, alpaca, llama, guanaco, and viscacha (the latter a common rodent hunted for food).

South America's llamas and alpacas are domesticated versions of two wild camel species: guanaco (ancestor of llamas) and the smaller vicuña (alpacas» ancestor).

The find also adds to the tantalizing clues about how these moose - sized, presumably shaggy progenitors fit into the camel family tree — a lineage that today boasts only two species of true camels but includes plenty of South American relatives such as llamas, alpacas, guanacos, and vicuñas.

In the Andes, Capriles said, wild and domestic camelids have interbred in such complex ways that alpacas are maternally related to both wild vicunas and guanacos, and the same is true for llamas.

The only large species to survive were the ancestors of today's llama and alpaca — the guanaco and vicuna — and even these species almost went extinct.

Even populations of guanaco, the undomesticated parent of the modern llama, may have once thrived near the Atacama's ancient water bodies, he added.

To which family of animals does the guanaco belong?

Because otherwise I'm going to have to hunt down a guanaco (a sort of ill - mannered llama) and, with my bare hands, somehow persuade it to make me a tuna sandwich.

Spot wildlife from Andean condors to guanacos and eagles, and travel across the sweeping Patagonian steppe.

A host of unique Andean wildlife is at home here, too, from condors and guanacos to an island colony of squawking penguins.

Condor and flamingo, Grey eagle, puma and guanaco are just some of the wildlife that lives in the formidable landscapes of Torres del Paine.

Feel the different textures of wool from llamas, alpacas, guanacos, and vicuñas, and admire the lovely colors, all made from natural dyes.

Spend time at the Indian market in Pisac and in Awanakancha, learn about the importance of camelids (llama, vicuña, alpaca, and guanaco) to Inca culture.You'll also spend six nights in Ecuador, including three nights in Quito and three nights cruising the Galápagos Islands.

Spend time at the Indian market in Pisac and in Awanakancha, learn about the importance of camelids (llama, vicuña, alpaca, and guanaco) to Inca culture.But that's not all... you'll also spend time in Colca Canyon, an impressive geological formation more than twice as deep as the Grand Canyon.

Spend time at the Indian market in Pisac and in Awanakancha, learn about the importance of camelids (llama, vicuña, alpaca, and guanaco) to Inca culture.These are just some of the many highlights of this Peru tour.

Aside from spotting the guanaco, you might also spot other Chile wildlife like pumas or Andean condor birds, the largest land birds in the world.

Spend time at the Indian market in Pisac and in Awanakancha, learn about the importance of camelids (llama, vicuña, alpaca, and guanaco) to Inca culture.But that's not all... you'll also spend time in the Amazon, where you'll enjoy canoe rides and walks in search of the thriving flora and fauna, including turtles, monkeys, and birdlife.

The wildlife that live here include majestic Andean condors, flamingos, guanacos, puma, and the ostrich - like rhea.

You will observe the differences between llamas, alpacas, vicuñas and guanacos, as well as the different varieties of potatoes and corn, that are special to the Sacred Valley.

DAY 2 - GREY GLACIER: We drive through the guanaco breeding grounds to Grey Lake and board a motor launch to view the calving face of the Grey Glacier at close range.

Here, you will see the traditional animals of the Incas: llamas, alpacas, viñuna, and guanaco.

This is a weaving center and alpaca farm where you will observe the differences between llamas, alpacas, vicuñas and guanacos, as well as the different varieties of potatoes and corn - special to the Sacred Valley.