Guanaco
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The guanaco (Lama guanicoe) is a camelid animal native to South America that stands approximately 1.06 m (3 ft 6 in) at the shoulder and weighs about 90 kg (200 lb). Like the llama, the guanaco is double coated with a coarse guard hair and soft undercoat, which is even finer and thus more highly prized than that of the alpaca, although they carry far less of it. The guanaco's soft wool is second only to that of the vicuña, a close relative. The colour varies very little, ranging from a light brown to dark cinnamon and shading to white underneath. Guanacos have grey faces and small straight ears. They are extremely striking with their large, alert brown eyes, streamlined form, and energetic pace. They are particularly ideal for keeping in large groups in open parklands.

• Esgyrn Guanaco Fibre and Livestock - Breeders of guanacos working to provide the textile industry with a luxurious fine fibre and ultimately a fabric from the Guanaco. Farmed in the United Kingdom.
• Estancia Chacay - Studying and breeding guanacos for their wool in the Patagonia, Argentina.