The vicuna is a wild South American camelid, closely related to the llama and alpaca. They are native to the high Andes mountains, primarily found in countries like Peru, Bolivia, and Chile. Vicunas are known for their fine, soft wool, which is highly valued and often used in luxury textiles. Vicunas are social animals that live in herds, typically consisting of females and their young, while males are more solitary. They graze on grasses and other vegetation found in their mountainous habitat. Due to their limited range and past overexploitation, vicunas are now protected by law in many areas.