Adult Vicuna stands and looks, Lake Miscanti, Chile

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Adult Vicuna stands and looks, Lake Miscanti, Chile - Vicuna
Near Lagunas Miscanti and Miniques, Los Flamencos National Reserve, south of San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region, Chile (March 2019)

This image was taken during the North Chile's Coastal & Desert Wildlife trip organised by Natures Images and led by Mark Sisson and Pablo Cersosimo (Wild South Photography).

Status is classified as Least Concern. Alpacas are believed to be domesticated relatives of wild Vicunas based on DNA evidence. A juvenile Vicuna is called a cria. For more information on this species of camelid see the following links:
Vicuña / Wikipedia
Vicuna Vicugna vicugna / IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Shooting Time 17:28
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2500
Av(Aperture Value) 5.6
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 320


Close view of adult Vicuna head, Lake Miscanti, Chile

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