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Captured by Martin Gregus Jr. @mywildlive on a windswept Patagonian ridge, a mother guanaco pauses to let her chulengo catch up. Born incredibly capable, young guanacos must learn to stand and walk within minutes of birth to survive on the rugged terrain. This newborn may still be a little wobbly, but it will be expertly navigating the slopes in no time.

On the profile · Jan 11, 2026