Bibliographic citations
Huamán, A., (2024). Comportamiento de grupos familiares de vicuñas (Vicugna vicugna mensalis) en silvestria de la comunidad campesina de San Cristobal de Lucanas, Ayacucho [Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina]. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12996/6664
Huamán, A., Comportamiento de grupos familiares de vicuñas (Vicugna vicugna mensalis) en silvestria de la comunidad campesina de San Cristobal de Lucanas, Ayacucho []. PE: Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina; 2024. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12996/6664
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title = "Comportamiento de grupos familiares de vicuñas (Vicugna vicugna mensalis) en silvestria de la comunidad campesina de San Cristobal de Lucanas, Ayacucho",
author = "Huamán Alayo, Anthony",
publisher = "Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina",
year = "2024"
}
This research focused on analyzing the behavior of vicuñas (Vicugna vicugna mensalis) in family groups within the bofedal, pajonal, and tolar ecosystems over three seasons: dry, pre-rain, and post-rain. These vicuñas are managed under the wild management modality in the communal area of the San Cristóbal Peasant Community, Lucanas – Ayacucho. To carry out this study, georeferenced observation areas were established to avoid disturbances from domestic animals. A total of 332 observations were conducted, distributed over three periods between October 2021 and September 2022, using the random focal sampling technique at 14 observation points. During these observations, various behaviors were recorded, such as grazing, standing, watching, walking, running, resting, grooming, and nursing, represented by proportions in ethograms. The Kruskal-Wallis Test was used for hypothesis testing, and the Dunn Test for multiple comparisons between independent groups, with Holm-Bonferroni probability adjustment to control errors. The results indicate that vicuñas exhibit seasonal variations in their behavior, with activities such as grazing, walking, watching, and running being more pronounced during the dry season. Behavior varies according to the seasons: during the dry season, there is a greater tendency to stand, while post-rain, resting time increases. Additionally, grooming increases before the rains, and nursing is predominant afterward, revealing consistent patterns in each season. Despite seasonal variations, vicuñas show consistent behavior across different ecosystems, suggesting generalized adaptability. However, changes in behavior according to the season demonstrate their ability to adjust to different environments such as pajonales, bofedales, and tolares.
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