noun
- Plural of guanaco; large South American animals related to llamas, with long necks and reddish-brown fur.
Usage: Guanacos are wild relatives of domesticated llamas and alpacas.; Found primarily in the Andes Mountains and Patagonia.
Examples
- The guanases roamed freely across the mountainous terrain of Patagonia.
- Herds of guanases can be spotted in the national parks of southern Chile and Argentina.
- Unlike domesticated llamas, guanases are wild animals with keen survival instincts.
- The guanases' thick wool helps them survive in cold, high-altitude environments.
- Tourists often travel to see guanases in their natural habitat in the Andes.