Guanaco

Guanacos are an animal living in South America that is known for being able to quickly, and easily adapt to its surroundings.  Typically, these animals are found anywhere from sea level up to 15,000 feet.  Because of this, the habitat ranges from Central Peruto Tierra del Fuego.  Built a little bit smaller than a llama, the Guanaco has a light, ginger brown color with a white neck and belly. 

The best visual of a Guanaco is a camel but without the hump and smaller.  In fact, they are distant cousins to the camel although living on different continents.  Standing between three and four feet high at the shoulder, these animals are slender with short tails, large heads, super long necks, and large pointed ears, and they weigh up to 300 pounds 

The younger Guanacos live in herds.  For the adult male, he will commonly have a herd of six or seven females, spending the majority of his time and attention on protecting his turf, as well as forcing intruders away, whether male or female.  The single male will form his own herd, which can consist of as many as 50 animals.  However, once the males reach age five or so, they will start to lead their lives with their own, smaller herds. 

Now, to establish dominance, the males will challenge each other in fierce battles.  The most common way of fighting is with biting of the front legs while the necks twist together.  Pushing each other to their knees, they will spit at each other while fighting.  Unfortunately, the loser of the fight must leave while the winner takes over as the leader of the herd.  Then, when the female gives birth, the newborn, which is called a Chulengo, can walk right away.  In fact, they can keep up with the herd from the minute they are born.