Field notes, v1404
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M. Koford 1952 48 Vicugna April 13 Huaylcaro in lower E 139 draw, wrestling with necks, one trying to mount other from rear. Then 3 more juveniles joined in gamboling. Youngest juvenile in upper group is still only one lying down. Chase between two adults in upper group. ? chased ? away from group and back again. Several times "he" stopped and each time "she" stopped and walked a little toward him, then he started chasing again. Stopped suddenly & began grazing. Sun has now set on [illegible] group. Juv. is nursing in upper group. (5:00) 2 juv. from upper still with lower group. All up but youngest juv. in upper group. All up in W 139 group. Another chase in upper E 139 group. After chase, the 2 stood with heads high, ears back, tails out, at least one making fighting noise. ? walked away and toward other group, shook head several times, walked back. 5:10 sun set on upper group. 5:15 youngest in upper group nursing. Chase again in upper group - ran out of sight up draw after chasing about 100 yd. still in sight. ? from upper groups ran towards lower group. Two juveniles from lower group ran to her and