Which wild camelid is the ancestor of the domestic llama and roams the Patagonian steppe and Puna?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Guanaco (Lama guanicoe), an adaptable herbivore living in social harems
- Step 1: Guanacos are the dominant native large herbivores of the Patagonian arid steppes. Step 2. They can run up to 56 km/h to evade pumas and drink both fresh and brackish water. Answer: The Guanaco (Lama guanicoe), an adaptable herbivore living in social harems. Why not the others: Over 90% of the world's wild guanaco population lives in Argentina.
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