Which animal, a wild relative of the llama, is Peru's national animal and appears on its coat of arms?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The vicuña, a wild camelid of the high Andean plains
- Step 1: The vicuña is a wild camelid with very fine wool and appears on Peru's coat of arms. Step 2. It is protected and lives on the puna. Answer: The vicuña. Why not the others: The jaguar, condor and spectacled bear are Peruvian animals but not the national animal.
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