Guanacos Rare Birth Ritual
Clip: Season 39 Episode 9 | 2m 22sVideo has Closed Captions
Guanacos have a unique problem when it comes to reproducing.
Guanacos have a unique problem when it comes to reproducing. They must gather in November at exactly the right time of day to give birth so the newborn can dry out on its own. A guanaco’s too-short tongue prevents it from licking its newborn clean.
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Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Charles Rosenblum, Kathy Chiao and...
Guanacos Rare Birth Ritual
Clip: Season 39 Episode 9 | 2m 22sVideo has Closed Captions
Guanacos have a unique problem when it comes to reproducing. They must gather in November at exactly the right time of day to give birth so the newborn can dry out on its own. A guanaco’s too-short tongue prevents it from licking its newborn clean.
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