Llama

The Llama (Lama glama) is a domesticated South American camelid, widely used as a meat and pack animal by Andean cultures since the Pre-Columbian era.

History

Llamas are very social animals and live with others as a herd. Their wool is very soft and lanolin-free. Llamas can learn simple tasks after a few repetitions. When using a pack, they can carry about 25% to 30% of their body weight for 8–13 km (5–8 miles).

Characteristics

The height of a full-grown, full-size llama is 1.7 to 1.8 m (5.6 to 5.9 ft) tall at the top of the head, and can weigh between 130 and 200 kg (290 and 440 lb). At birth, a baby llama (called a cria) can weigh between 9 and 14 kg (20 and 31 lb). Llamas typically live for 15–25 years, with some individuals surviving 30 years or more.

Uses

They are used for many purposes including wool production, meat, dairy products, and as pack animals.

In popular culture

Llamas have been featured in various forms of media, including books, movies, and advertisements.

Llama gallery

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  Llamas, Vernagt-Stausee, Italy

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  A Quechua girl and her Llama

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  Domestic llama (2009-05-19)

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  Llama skeleton at MAV-USP

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  Llama with numbers

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  Llamas, Laguna Milluni y Nevado Huayna Potosí (La Paz - Bolivia)

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  Lama glama Laguna Colorada 2

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  Black Llama

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  Lloyd the Llama

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  Guard llama and flock-enhanced

See also

• Alpaca
• Camel
• Guanaco
• Vicuña

External links

• Llama Web
• Llamapaedia

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