"are classified as being of unknown risk status. these risk statuses have not been updated since 2014. ""Figure 1: Total Number of Livestock Breeds by region. Local and regional transboundary breeds are combined and international transboundary breeds are ones that are found in more than 1 country. Note : Figures exclude extinct breeds. Figures for Alpaca, American bison, deer, dog, dromedary × Bactrian camel, guanaco, llama, vicuña, cassowary, Chilean tinamou, duck × Muscovy duck, emu, guinea fowl, ñandu, peacock, quail and swallow are combined in the “others” category. Source: FAO 2016 Status of Animal Genetic Resources-2016. http://www.fao.org/documents/card/en/c/c40d538b-4765-445d-ba3c-c06eaaa49f4a/"" DAD-IS DAD-IS is"
"a strand diameter of 18–25 micrometers. The guanaco is a wild camelid, standing at at the shoulder and at the head. It can weigh up to . Its pelage is longer than that of the vicuña but shorter than that of the alpaca; it is considered to be of excellent quality and has a light brown, reddish, or brown-yellow color. The diameter of its fleece's fibers varies between 16 and 18 micrometers. 90% of the world's guanacos are in Argentina, distributed from the islands of the Beagle Channel and the southern extremity of the Patagonia to the Puna grassland in"
"may be difficult to tell apart at a distance. The vicuña is smaller and more slender in its proportions, and has a shorter head than the guanaco. The guanaco has an extensive geographical range, from the high lands of the Andean region of Ecuador and Peru to the open plains of Patagonia, and even the wooded islands of Tierra del Fuego. It constituted the principal food of the Patagonian Indians, and they use its skin for the material from which their long robes are made. It is about the size of a European red deer, and is an elegant animal"
"a high-pitched, bleating call. The male usually runs behind the herd to defend them. They can run at 56 km (35 mi) per hour, often over steep and rocky terrain. They are also excellent swimmers. A guanaco's typical lifespan is 20 to 25 years. Some guanacos live in the Atacama Desert, where in some areas it has not rained for over 50 years. A mountainous coastline running parallel to the desert enables them to survive in what are called ""fog oases"" or lomas. Where the cool water touches the hotter land, the air above the desert is cooled, creating a"
"population of guanaco and other species since prehistoric times. Cougars also prey on bear cubs. A pumapard is a hybrid animal resulting from a union between a puma and a leopard. Whether born to a female puma mated to a male leopard or to a male puma mated to a female leopard, pumapards inherit a form of dwarfism. Those reported grew to only half the size of the parents. They have a puma-like long body (proportional to the limbs, but nevertheless shorter than either parent), but short legs. The coat is variously described as sandy, tawny or greyish with brown,"
"appear to have survived as a result of their less specialized plant diet, adapting to the change in vegetation that accompanied the warming Holocene. Guanaco population sizes initially dipped along with other grazing species, but eventually recovered. Analysis of canine remains found in all five human occupation levels of the cave initially suggested they were those of domestic dog (Canis familiaris). This would have been remarkable as the earliest evidence for the domestic dog in the Americas. However subsequent analyses suggest the skull and teeth remains to have been from two wild species: Pseudalopex griseus (South American gray fox) and"
"conservation are the ""Lama vicugna"" (vicuna) and ""Lama guanicoe"". The guanaco (""Lama guanicoe"") is a camelid native to South America. This animal can grow up to four feet tall (1.2 metres). Bird populations in the puna ecosystem are surprisingly diverse for such a harsh and extreme environment. For example, the Lauca National Park includes 148 species of birds, which represents about one third of the entire Chilean bird population. Many of these species are rare and attract visitors to the area. One example of this rare avifauna is the giant flightless Darwin's rhea (""Rhea pennata""), which is similar to the"
"guanaco, and smaller. A key distinguishing element of morphology is the better-developed incisor roots for the guanaco. The vicuña's long, woolly coat is tawny brown on the back, whereas the hair on the throat and chest is white and quite long. The head is slightly shorter than the guanaco's and the ears are slightly longer. The length of head and body ranges from 1.45 to 1.60 m (about 5 ft); shoulder height is from 75 to 85 cm (around 3 ft); its weight is from 35 to 65 kg (under 150 lb). To prevent poaching, a round-up is held every"
"resides. Between 2007 and 2012, 13,200 guanacos were legally hunted in Tierra del Fuego. Guanacos are often found at high altitudes, up to 4,000 meters above sea level, except in Patagonia, where the southerly latitude means ice covers the vegetation at these altitudes. For guanacos to survive in the low oxygen levels found at these high altitudes, their blood is rich in red blood cells. A teaspoon of guanaco blood contains about 68 billion red blood cells – four times that of a human. Guanaco fiber is particularly prized for its soft, warm feel and is found in luxury fabric."
"largest native animal on the reserve, the guanaco ""Lama guanicoe"". A cooperative of around 20 families, Cooperativa Payun Matru, live on the reserve. They round up the wild guanaco every year and shear the animals for their fur. The annual round up is monitored by the Wildlife Conservation Society, and wool and yarn are exported abroad. The area is covered by many small volcanoes, and the biggest are Payún Matrú, Payún Liso and Santa María. Volcanic ash forms a black terrain known as ""Pampas Negras"" (Spanish: ""Black Pampas""). The Grande River flows in the zone across volcanic rocks cracks. Reserva"
"entrance. It is open for visits from Monday to Sunday from 8:30 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00. The guanaco is the main mammal found in the park. Other mammals include culpeo fox, chilla fox and European hare. The shoreline area is home to marine mammals, such as the marine otter and the South American sea lion. Among the birds are the Humboldt penguin and Peruvian pelican. Also reptile species of the genera ""Tropidurus"" and ""Callopistes"" inhabit the park. Pan de Azúcar National Park Pan de Azúcar National Park is a national park of Chile. The park straddles the"
"islands in the Beaver Island Group The guanaco population, from 15 animals introduced in 1938-39, rapidly grew to around 275 by 1956, when culling began in order to replace them with sheep. By the early 1960s, they had been reduced to around 10-20 animals. The population oscillated between a few hundred and a few dozen, with repeated culling; as of 2004, the population had risen back to around 400 animals. Other introduced species in the 1930s included a pair of lesser rheas (known to Falklanders as ""ostriches"") and a number of Humboldt's hog-nosed skunks; the rheas did not establish themselves,"
"Guaiabero The guaiabero (""Bolbopsittacus lunulatus"") is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae, belonging to the monotypic genus Bolbopsittacus and closely related to the lovebirds (""Agapornis"") and hanging parrots (""Loriculus""). It is endemic to the Philippines and locally known as ""bubutok"". Its common name is derived from its reputation for eating guavas. Measuring around in length, it is a smallish, stout parrot with a large bill and stubby tail. The sexes differ in plumage. The adult male is green overall, with more yellowish underparts and a pale blue face and collar and wing primaries. The rump is yellow-green. The"
"Carabao The carabao () is a swamp-type domestic water buffalo (""Bubalus bubalis"") native to the Philippines. It has been declared as national animal of the Philippines due to its aid in the First Philippine Revolution. In modern times, the carabao's declaration as the national animal is justified by schools through its hard-working nature. Carabaos were also introduced to Guam from the Philippines in the 17th century. They have also acquired great cultural significance to native Guamanians and is considered as the unofficial national animal of Guam. In Malaysia, carabaos (known as kerbau in Malay) are also the official animal of"
"Vicuña The vicuña (""Vicugna vicugna"") or vicuna (both , very rarely spelled ""vicugna"", which is actually the name of its genus) is one of the two wild South American camelids which live in the high alpine areas of the Andes, the other being the guanaco. It is a relative of the llama, and is now believed to be the wild ancestor of domesticated alpacas, which are raised for their coats. Vicuñas produce small amounts of extremely fine wool, which is very expensive because the animal can only be shorn every three years, and has to be caught from the wild."
"winters are much more severe, with cold snaps bringing temperatures down to −20 °C all the way to Rio Grande on the Atlantic coast. Snow can fall even in the summer in most areas as well. The depletion of the ozone layer over the South Pole has been reported as being responsible for blindness and skin cancer in sheep in Tierra del Fuego, and concerns for human health and ecosystems. The guanaco (""Lama guanicoe""), the cougar, the Patagonian fox (""Lycalopex griseus""), the Patagonian hog-nosed skunk (""Conepatus humboldtii""), and the Magellanic tuco-tuco (""Ctenomys magellanicus""; a subterranean rodent) are the most characteristic"
"Fuego. In these areas, they have more robust populations, since grazing competition from livestock is limited. Estimates, as of 2011, place their numbers at 400,000 to 600,000. A small introduced population exists on Staats Island in the Falkland Islands, with a population of around 400 as of 2003. Guanacos live in herds composed of females, their young, and a dominant male. Bachelor males form separate herds. While reproductive groups tend to remain small, often containing no more than 10 adults, bachelor herds may contain as many as 50 males. When they feel threatened, guanacos alert the herd to flee with"
"Chupacabra The chupacabra or chupacabras (, literally ""goat-sucker""; from ""chupar"", ""to suck"", and ""cabra"", ""goat"") is a legendary creature in the folklore of parts of the Americas, with its first purported sightings reported in Puerto Rico. The name comes from the animal's reported habit of attacking and drinking the blood of livestock, including goats. Physical descriptions of the creature vary. It is purportedly a heavy creature, the size of a small bear, with a row of spines reaching from the neck to the base of the tail. Eyewitness sightings have been claimed in Puerto Rico, and have since been reported"
"night. The vicuña's thick but soft coat is a special adaptation which traps layers of warm air close to its body, so it can tolerate freezing temperatures. The behavior of vicuñas is similar to that of the guanacos. They are very shy animals, and are easily aroused by intruders, due, among other things, to their extraordinary hearing. Like the guanacos, they frequently lick calcareous stones and rocks, which are rich in salt, and also drink salt water. Their diets consist mainly of low grasses which grow in clumps on the ground. Vicuñas live in family-based groups made up of a"
"of about 148. The land mammals are mostly nocturnal and avoid human contact. National parks, which provide protection to the mammals, are the most likely locations where these animals can be seen. There are 18 endemic mammal species. Marine mammals (such as whales, otters, sea lions, dolphins) and birds are quite easily seen along the long coastline in the Pacific Ocean to the west of the country. Of the more than 600 vertebrate species in the country, only two dozen are considered to be exotic. Notable mammal species include guanacos (a form of the wild llama), feral minks, armadillos, culpeo"
"Huay Chivo The Huay Chivo () is a legendary Mayan beast. It is a half-man, half-beast creature, with burning red eyes, and is specific to the Yucatán Peninsula. It is often said to be an evil sorcerer who can transform himself into a supernatural animal, usually a goat, dog or deer, in order to prey upon livestock. In recent times, it has become associated with the chupacabras. The Huay Chivo is specific to the southeastern Mexican states of Yucatán, Campeche and Quintana Roo. Alleged Huay Chivo activity is sporadically reported in the regional press. Local Maya near the town of"
"Carabao meat is sometimes eaten as a delicacy. The carabao is the official animal of the state of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. Carabao The carabao () is a swamp-type domestic water buffalo (""Bubalus bubalis"") native to the Philippines. It has been declared as national animal of the Philippines due to its aid in the First Philippine Revolution. In modern times, the carabao's declaration as the national animal is justified by schools through its hard-working nature. Carabaos were also introduced to Guam from the Philippines in the 17th century. They have also acquired great cultural significance to native Guamanians and is considered"
"Mating usually occurs in March through May, and after a gestation period of about 11 months the female gives birth to a single cria, which is nursed for about 10 months. The cria becomes independent at about 12 to 18 months. Young guanacos are also known as ""chulengos"". The guanaco has a gestation period of 11.5 months, with birth taking place in the summer months of November and December. Once a chulengo is born, it typically stands within 5 to 76 minutes. After a few weeks, the chulengo begins to graze. At eight months, the chulengo is almost fully weaned."
"Dogo Cubano The Dogo Cubano, also known as the Cuban Dogge, Cuban Bloodhound and Cuban Mastiff is an extinct dog breed from Cuba. It was of the Bullmastiff type and was used for bull and dog fighting. The breed was introduced in Cuba to capture runaway slaves (""cimarrones""). After the abolition of slavery, they ceased to exist in time. They were between a Bulldog and a Mastiff in size. The muzzle was short, broad, and abruptly truncated. The head was broad and flat, and the lips, deeply pendulous. The medium-sized ears, were also partly pendulous, the tail rather short, cylindrical,"
"Guatemalan Dogo Guatemalan Dogo (""Dogo Guatemalteco""), formerly known as the Guatemalan Bull Terrier (""Bullterrier Guatemalteco""), and Guatemalan Mastiff, is a Molosser-type dog breed originating in Guatemala. It is neither recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) nor the American Kennel Club (AKC). However, it has the official national recognition of the Asociación Canofila Guatemalteca (ACANGUA) where it belongs to the Group 2.2.1 - Mastiffs. As the unique breed originating in Guatemala, it is also the national dog of the country. Nowadays it has spread to various other countries, such as the USA. The breed was created from crosses between the"
"distinguished by the inhabitants of South America are recognized as distinct species, though with difficulties in defining their distinctive characteristics. These are: The llama and alpaca are only known in the domestic state, and are variable in size and of many colors, being often white, brown, or piebald. Some are grey or black. The guanaco and vicuña are wild, the former being endangered, and of a nearly uniform light-brown color, passing into white below. They certainly differ from each other, the vicuña being smaller, more slender in its proportions, and having a shorter head than the guanaco. The vicuña lives"
"Guaco Guaco, huaco, or guao, also vejuco and bejuco are terms applied to various vine-like Central American, South American, and West Indian climbing plants, reputed to have curative powers. Several species in the genus ""Mikania"" are among those referred to as guaco. Even though it is not a vine ""guaco"" is also used to refer to ""Cleome serrulata"", the Rocky Mountain beeplant. Native Americans and Colombians believe that the guaco was named after a species of kite, in imitation of its cry, which they say it uses to attract the snakes which it feeds on. Tradition says that the plant's"
"Bonnacon The bonnacon (also called bonasus or bonacho) is a legendary creature described as a bull with inward-curving horns and a horse-like mane. Medieval bestiaries usually depict its fur as reddish-brown or black. Because its horns were useless for self-defense, the bonnacon was said to expel large amounts of caustic feces from its anus at its pursuers, burning them and thereby ensuring its escape. The first known description of the bonnacon comes from Pliny the Elder's ""Naturalis Historia"": There are reports of a wild animal in Paeonia called the bonasus, which has the mane of a horse, but in all"
"shorter and broader, and are joined by the premaxilla. Vertebrae: Ears are rather long and pointed. No dorsal hump is present. Feet are narrow, the toes being more separated than in the camels, each having a distinct plantar pad. The tail is short, and the fur is long and woolly. The llama and alpaca are only known in the domestic state, and are variable in size and color, being often white, black, or piebald. The wild guanaco and vicuña are of a nearly uniform light-brown colour, passing into white below. The vicuña and guanaco share an obvious family resemblance and"
"smell, making it a versatile hunting dog. Xarnego Valenciano The Xarnego or Xarnego Valenciano is a hound breed of dog originating in Valencian Community, Spain. This breed is known by several names, according to the different areas of the Valencian geography: Xarnego, Xarnego Valenciano, Gos coniller, Podenco Valencíano. It was officially recognized by the Real Sociedad Canina de España in 2017. This breed has three types of hair, smooth, hard and ""sedeño"", being the only type of Iberian podencos/pondengos having the latter type of hair also transmitted, as with some other autochthonous breed, of randomly way among litters that born"
"Patagonia in 1877 when a female mauled the Argentine scientist Francisco P. Moreno; Moreno afterwards showed the scars to Theodore Roosevelt. In this instance, however, Moreno had been wearing a guanaco-hide poncho round his neck and head as protection against the cold; in Patagonia the guanaco is the puma's chief prey animal. Another authenticated case occurred In 1997 in Iguazú National Park, northeast Argentina when the 20-month son of a ranger was killed by a female puma. Forensic analysis found specimens of the child's hair and clothing fibers in the animal's stomach. In this area the coatí is the puma's"
"of the surrounding fauna. Some significant mammals include the endangered huemul deer, puma, red fox, and various species of bats. The forests of Parque Patagonia also contain a high diversity of bird species including the Andean condor, Magellanic woodpecker, Spectacled Duck, Black-necked swan, pygmy owl, Black-faced ibis, Chilean flamingo, Austral negrito, Southern lapwing and a range of amphibians and reptiles. Throughout Patagonia, the guanaco a large camelid that is a wild relative of the llama, is the most abundant herbivore. It feeds on 75% of all plant species in the Patagonian steppe. The guanaco acts as a keystone species: it"
"example highlights the top-down loss of diversity commercial fishing has on marine ecosystems by removing the keystone species of the environment. Novaro et al. (2000) assessed the potential ecological extinction of guanacos (""Lama guanicoe"") and lesser rheas (""Pterocnemia pennata"") as a prey source for native omnivores and predators in the Argentine Patagonia. These native species are being replaced by introduced species such as the European rabbit, red deer, and domestic cattle; the cumulative damage from the increased herbivory by introduced species has also served to accelerate destruction of the already dwindling Argentine pampas and steppe habitats. This was the first"