South American ruminants are a group of four animals that are native to the continent. These animals include the ALPACA, LLAMA, GUANACO, and vicuña. Alpacas are domesticated animals that are bred for their wool and meat. LLAMA are also domesticated animals that are used as pack animals and for their meat and wool. Guanacos are wild animals that are related to the LLAMA and are found in the Andes Mountains. Vicuñas are wild animals that are related to the ALPACA and are found in the Andes Mountains. All four of these animals are members of the camelid family and are ruminants, meaning they have a four-chambered stomach.