Cama (animal) are herbivores that eat shrubs and other plant matter. As they can drink large amounts of water at a time, camas can survive with little or no water for long periods. The camelid family consists of the Old World camelids (the dromedary camels, Bactrian camels, and wild Bactrian camels) and the New World camelids (the llama, vicuna, suri alpaca, huacaya alpaca, and guanaco). Though there have been successful and fertile hybrids within both major groups of camelids, the cama marks the first instance of cross-breeding. The following is a table comparing some of the characteristics of camelids. Cama (animal) A
Guanaco male around one year of age. Although the species is still considered wild, around 300 guanacos are in US zoos and around 200 are registered in private herds. Guanacos were once thought to be the parent species of the domesticated llama, but research into their DNA has shown that vicuña are the more likely ancestors of llamas. The guanaco stands between at the shoulder, and weighs . Its color varies very little (unlike the domestic llama), ranging from a light brown to dark cinnamon and shading to white underneath. Guanacos have grey faces and small, straight ears. Guanacos are one