How vicuña dung helps Andes ecosystems adapt to climate change
Climate change is melting away glaciers around the world, but in the Andes Mountains, a wild relative of the llama is helping local ecosystems adapt to these changes by dropping big piles of dung.
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Llamas and Alpacas are NOT the Same. Here’s Why.
Llamas and Alpacas, two captivating creatures, have thrived for centuries high in the Andes Mountains of South America. Though often mistaken for one another, these two species of camelids possess ...
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Animal poop can literally transform barren landscapes into lush ecosystems
By depositing substantial piles of dung, vicuñas are speeding up plant colonization on freshly deglaciated terrain.
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Inca gold llama
Llamas were the Incas' most important domestic ... ruled an empire of 12 million conquered people throughout the Andes mountain range in South America. The Incas diverted rivers and used ...
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Episode 73 - Inca gold llama
gold messenger from a mountain-topped world. "I've seen llamas carrying packs in the Andes at elevations of up to 16,000 feet. The other domestic animal of the Andes, the guinea pig, weighs about ...
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How this animal’s poop transforms lifeless mountain peaks into wildlife havens
Uncover the remarkable impact of vicuñas on barren landscapes in the Andes, as they facilitate the growth of plants through ...
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gold messenger from a mountain-topped world. "I've seen llamas carrying packs in the Andes at elevations of up to 16,000 feet. The other domestic animal of the Andes, the guinea pig, weighs about ...
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Inca gold llama
Llamas were the Incas' most important domestic ... ruled an empire of 12 million conquered people throughout the Andes mountain range in South America. The Incas diverted rivers and used ...