Here's why a kilogram of vicuña wool can sell for $370. #vicunawool #textiles #bolivia

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[quiet_shy]

I love that they do a whole medical check on them as well. Hopefully these beautiful animals can continue breeding and live long healthy lives.

[suan]

Not only they are released again to their habitat but also they make sure all of them are healthy ❤

[auroracruz]

These communities deserve much respect. They respect the flora and fauna of their land.

[kathe.o.]

Look at that face, gentle nose & gorgeous eyes. I have NEVER heard of these beautiful species of animals. Thank you for sharing this information, the video of these lovely animals & people that care for them. Their delicate size is so different from alpacas & llamas.

[kuaalname]

Baby vicuña wool (the first trim of its life) is so expensive that I'm not sure if worth it, but is one of the softest wools you would ever touch. An expensive buy also, very delicate.

[paulinephilp]

This is news to me. I've never heard of this animal before. The wool is beautiful. I'm happy they're protected.

[smoothieblack]

Imagine being kidnapped by some strangers, getting a haircut and then they release you... Every two years 😂 I wouldn't understand what is going on 😂

[anthonyzullo]

An entire community comes together to herd all the animals in the region up to one area to all work together. Love it.

[earichard]

When humans can take what they need and no blood is shed. ❤️

[BitchyBubblez]

I appreciate that they give them health checkups, if you're gonna take their wool, it's a good trade off. That herd looked healthy AF as well

[deepwoodguy]

My Dad had worked in a woolen mill in New England, USA...and he talked how fine vicuña wool was and very valuable ....good stuff

[quaktoons]

Free hair cut and check up?
Damn, they treat vicuñas better than the homeless 😂

[thedelanyo]

I love it when I heard, "they're released back into the wild

[anitahernandez]

I believe the people do medical checks on them is to make sure they have healthy wool.Nice to know they set them free

[firstfewbites]

They are so cute and their wool looks so soft and beautiful

[FoodAnimals]

I love that they get a health check up thats dope

[megteg]

Love that this has not been commercialized and it’s the people who live there who do the work and get the money

[The_Dark_Angel_]

I love that after they share them, they give them a health check up. It's so awesome that they don't just take their hair/fur and then release them. They actually care about the well-being of these animals

[angiepp.]

At least they are handled with care and then released back in the wild😊..❤

[ImOldGreggg]

This gives me hope in humanity. These people obviously dont have enough, yet they still do the right thing. ❤