Dromedary vs Vicuña
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Dromedary
2.3 m
Human
1.75 m
Vicuña
1.1 m
| Dromedary | Vicuña | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 400–690 kg | 35–65 kg |
| Length | 2.2–3.4 m | 1.45–1.9 m |
| Height | 1.8–2.3 m | 0.7–1.1 m |
| Top Speed | 65 km/h | 47 km/h |
| Lifespan | 40–50 yrs | 15–25 yrs |
| Gestation | 390 days | 330 days |
| Offspring | 1–1 | 1–1 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Sedentary |
| Habitat | Desert, Grassland, Savanna | Grassland, Mountain, paramo |
| Regions | Africa, Asia | South America |
| Family | Camelidae | Camelidae |
| Order | Artiodactyla | Artiodactyla |