After a series of conservation efforts, the population has rebounded, with well over 200,000 in the 21st century. Poaching is still an issue, but is largely no longer a problem. Their wool is especially prized for its warmth and texture, being some of the most expensive in the world. Indirect threats from humans are the bigger issue now, including pollution of the lakes and rivers in the area from mining, or using land for domesticated animals or construction projects taking away the natural habitat for vicuña.
