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Llamas became domesticated animals in Peru 4,000-5,000 years ago. It is one of the world’s oldest domesticated animals.
Llamas are not found in the wild anymore. They are descendants of the wild guanaco.
Llamas are related to camels. One of the main differences between a llama and a camel is that a llama does not have a hump.
Llamas can live between 15-30 years.
Llama’s are tall and can grow to be 6ft.
A full grown llama can weigh between 280-500 pounds.
A llama’s feet have two toenails and a soft leather like pad on the bottom.
Llamas can carry 25%-30% of their body weigh.
Llamas are often used to carry loads.
Llamas are covered in wool not hair.
Their wool can be a variety of colors including gray, black, white and tan.
Their wool can be a solid color or come in many patterns.
Llamas are common in Peru. They are very interesting animals!
Llamas are common in Peru. They are very interesting animals!
Llamas are mammals.
Llamas are herbivores meaning they only eat plants.
Llamas eat grass, ferns and hay. They can eat up to 6 pounds of food a day.
Llamas only need to drink a small amount of water.
Llamas live in the Andes mountain region along the west coast of South America in the countries of Peru, Argentina, Bolivia and Chili.
It is believed that 40 million years ago llamas lived in North America. Then 3 million years ago the llamas started to migrate to South America. At the end of the last ice age between 10,000-12,000 llamas became completely extinct in North America.
Llamas wool is used to make clothing. blankets, hats and scarves.
Some people eat llama meat.
Mother llamas are pregnant for 11 1/2 months.
They give birth standing up to usually one baby called a cria.
Crias weigh between 18-30 pounds when they are born.
A llama becomes full grown at 4 years old.
Llamas are social animals and live in groups called herds.
Llamas communicate with their tails, ears and sounds. Humming is a common sound llamas make.
Llamas have an excellent sense of smell, eyesight and hearing.
Llamas are smart animals and can be easily trained.
Llamas are known to spit when they feel threatened.
Predators to the llama are coyotes, pumas and humans.
You can now see llamas in Zoos and on some farms.
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