The vicunia is a graceful animal that belongs that the camelids, just like the llama, guanaco and alpaca. These animals live in the vast highlands of the Andes at more than 4000 meters altitude. An adult animal weighs 40 to 60 kg and stands just under 1 meter tall. They usually live in small groups and thanks to their powerful heart, their thick fur and their amount of red blood cells, they live 2.5 times longer than other animals in these harsh conditions
I am Antwan Janssen, travel and nature photographer from Uden. During my many travels on this globe I try to capture all the beauty on photo. As you can see on this site my preference goes to landscapes, wildlife but also to the local population, mostly abroad.. Read more…