Llama

The llama is a mammal related to the camel. It is a domesticated animal, native to Argentina, Ecuador, Chile, Bolivia and Peru. The llama is used commercially in parts of North America, Australia and Europe.Animal Diversity Web: Llama

Physical Description

A llama has a long neck and limbs, with a cleft upper lip. It has long shaggy hair which is commonly reddish brown in color, with white or yellow patches.Animal Diversity Web: Llama Unlike the camel, a llama doesn't have a hump.National Geographic: Llama The llama is the largest of the camelids of South America.Animal Diversity Web: Llama

Behavior

The llama is a very social animal, usually found in groups of up to 20. Each group is led by one dominant male.Animal Diversity Web: Llama

Between February and March of each year, babies are born. After 6 months of feeding and care, the babies are weaned.Brandywine Zoo: Llama

The llama will communicate by humming and the use of a variety of body postures. It will sometimes give an alarm call when feeling threatened.South Central Llama Association: Llama Facts And Frequently Asked Questions

Commercial Use

The llama is generally gentle and calm and is often featured in parades and exhibitions. It is also used for the production of wool, cart pulling and as a guardian for other livestock.South Central Llama Association: Llama Facts And Frequently Asked Questions In the Andes mountains the llama is used to transport large quantities of goods. The llama can haul 50 to 75 pound loads as far as 20 miles in a day.National Geographic: Llama

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