Short answer
Most crias are born between mid-morning and early afternoon, giving them time to dry and nurse before night.
This daytime birthing pattern is thought to be an adaptation to cold Andean nights. Births in the late afternoon or evening deserve extra attention to make sure the cria is warm and nursing.
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