Vicugna Vicugna (Noun)
Meaning
Small wild cud-chewing Andean animal similar to the guanaco but smaller; valued for its fleecy undercoat.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The vicugna vicugna is a small wild cud-chewing Andean animal similar to the guanaco but smaller.
- The vicugna vicugna is valued for its fleecy undercoat which is used to make high-quality clothing.
- Vicugna vicugna can be found in the Andes mountains at high elevations where they graze on grasses and plants.
- Conservation efforts are in place to protect the vicugna vicugna from overhunting and habitat loss.
- The vicugna vicugna is a shy and elusive animal making it difficult for researchers to study its behavior.