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25 October 2014

Vicuña




A vicuña at Korkeasaari,
the Helsinki Zoo, 30.8.2014.

The vicuña comes from South America and is
believed to be the wild ancestor of the alpaca.
It's the national animal of Peru.

I'm linking to
Camera Critters
Saturday's Critters

http://camera-critters.blogspot.fi/2014/10/camera-critters-342.html

http://viewingnaturewitheileen.blogspot.fi/2014/10/saturdays-critters-47.html

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50 comments:

  1. TexWisGirl25 October 2014 at 17:51

    beautiful and graceful looking animal.

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  2. sandyland25 October 2014 at 18:02

    don't see him every day I want to come to your header town

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    1. Unknown25 October 2014 at 18:51

      Thank you sandy! There will be more photos from Porvoo for a Wordless Wednesday or two.

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  3. Ela25 October 2014 at 18:24

    Oh ! What a gorgeous animal ! Great shots !
    Have a nice weekend :)

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  4. Miguel García25 October 2014 at 18:28

    Conozco bien a este hermoso y elegante animal pues he tenido ocasión de verlo en libertad en numerosas ocasiones en el altiplano andino de Perú.

    Un abrazo,

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    1. Unknown25 October 2014 at 18:53

      Thank you Miguel! It would be fabulous to see them in their natural habitat.

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  5. Hannah25 October 2014 at 18:52

    What a lovely animal, he looks wild unlike the alpacas I see here that are pets and are trimmed to look like big poodles.

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    1. Unknown25 October 2014 at 18:54

      Thank you Hannah! I don't think they trim the animals at the zoo.

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  6. Anonymous25 October 2014 at 19:01

    Dear Gunilla,
    what a nice series!
    I wish you a wonderful weekend,
    moni

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    1. Unknown25 October 2014 at 22:45

      Thank you, dear Moni! Have a lovely weekend.

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  7. Anonymous25 October 2014 at 19:13

    Wonderful photos of this gentle-looking animal.

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  8. DeniseinVA25 October 2014 at 20:01

    This is a beautiful animal, truly superb photos!

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  9. Sallie (FullTime-Life)25 October 2014 at 21:11

    Such a pretty animal! I didn't realize the difference between the vicuña and alpaca before. Good info... Thank you.

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    1. Unknown25 October 2014 at 22:48

      Thank you Sallie! I consulted Wikipedia. :-)

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  10. Rajesh25 October 2014 at 21:17

    Wonderful shots.

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  11. Margaret Birding For Pleasure25 October 2014 at 22:25

    These animals are so graceful. Have a great weekend.

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  12. Adam Jones25 October 2014 at 23:02

    What a good looking animal. Not one I've seen before. Really nice.

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  13. Gosia25 October 2014 at 23:12

    interesting creature

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  14. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©25 October 2014 at 23:27

    The vicuña comes from South America and is believed to be the wild ancestor of the alpaca.

    Yes! Believe it or not, I was just reading about alpacas (and llamas) a few weeks ago. Thanks for the pictures!
    ~

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  15. Alexa T25 October 2014 at 23:32

    Lovely lama, never knew they are called "Vicuna" (as wild). Thanks for sharing! A pleasant weekend!

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  16. eileeninmd26 October 2014 at 01:32

    It is a beautiful critter. It looks a little like the alpacas.. Great shots..Thank you for linking up, have a happy weekend!

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  17. A Colorful World26 October 2014 at 01:43

    Very nice shots, Gunilla!

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  18. Gattina26 October 2014 at 11:16

    Never saw such a critter !

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  19. Irma26 October 2014 at 11:38

    Beautiful pictures of these beautiful animals.
    Have a wonderful Sunday, Gunilla.

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    1. Unknown26 October 2014 at 13:49

      Thank you Irma! I wish you a peaceful Sunday.

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  20. Jidhu Jose26 October 2014 at 16:09

    looks cute

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  21. cedarmerefarm26 October 2014 at 16:53

    What a sweet animal.

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  22. Little Wandering Wren27 October 2014 at 04:35

    He/she has very gorgeous markings, lovely!
    Wren x

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  23. Debbie27 October 2014 at 17:30

    ohhh so adorable, i have never seen one!!!!

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  24. Helma28 October 2014 at 11:47

    A beautiful animal and put very nice and bright on the picture:-)

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  25. NatureFootstep29 October 2014 at 00:45

    en sån sötnos du bjuder på. :)

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