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M. Koford
1951
16
Vicugna
Nov. 15-
Huaclasco, 52 mi. ENE Oreguipa, 15000',
(urinated quickly & with visible stream
like others, but didn't squat much).
12:55- / young nursed < 2 min. I moved
away, young followed & tried to nurse
again, & kicked at it. I & prone for 3 mi.
1:05 about 30 appeared at head of canyon
200 yd. away. I went up to chase them.
1 adult defecated, 1 ad. rolled. 1:15-
I ran down canyon and joined group.
Another ran down canyon and chased
the group, then stopped, then again
(run when tried to break away)
ran into midst of group and divided
it. This time one ran out and away
up canyon. One which had been chasing
ran after it. Several & & & young rolled.
4 lay down - 3 pron, 1 on side. Longest
down about 5 minutes. I presume the
first which joined them was an imposter
and second was their own & chasing
not them but the intruder. 1:40 I of
5 ran from 100 yd. away to chase ?? of 8.
It ran right among them and chased
them 200 ft. before their & appeared
running down canyon. Then 2 of 5
retreated, 2& stood 50 ft. apart for
a few minutes, & of 5 returned to his
group and ?? of 8 returned to their