What animals did nomadic peoples of the South American steppes and plains hunt?

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distribution of aboriginal South American and circum-Caribbean cultural groups — South American nomad Distribution of aboriginal South American and circum-Caribbean cultural groups.

Nomadic peoples of the South American steppes and plains, such as the Tehuelche, Puelche, Querandí, and Charrúa, relied primarily on hunting to sustain themselves.1

Their diet centered on two main animals:
* Guanaco: A South American mammal related to the camel.12
* Rhea: A large, flightless bird often referred to as the South American ostrich.1

In addition to these primary sources of food, these groups hunted various smaller animals. Before the introduction of the horse by Europeans, hunters typically stalked their prey on foot using the bola to ensnare the animals. Following the arrival of the horse, the bola became an even more effective tool for hunting guanaco, rhea, and, eventually, wild cattle.13