Pictures released of baby vicuna born at wildlife park
BBC Science & Environment · 2026-07-15
A baby vicuna, named Xoco, was born at Highland Wildlife Park last month, marking another addition to the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland's recent "baby boom." The female cria, whose name means "little sister" or "the youngest child" in Nahuatl, was born on June 18 to parents Juanita and Austria. Vicunas are the smallest members of the camel family, related to llamas and alpacas, and originate from the high alpine regions of the Andes Mountains in South America. Xoco is reportedly settling in well with the park's small herd of six vicunas, which also includes Ozzy, Kantu, and Tupac, and visitors may be able to spot her exploring the drive-through reserve.
_The full article also explores additional details about the vicuna species and the park's conservation efforts._