The Llama L

The Llama L

Llamas have a variety of colors including white, brown, grey, piebald, and black.

They do not drink as much water compared to other animals.

Llamas eat approximately 2 to 4 percent of their body weight per day.

Some llamas can grow up to 6 feet tall.

An adult llama weighs around 280 lbs up to 440 lbs.

The lifespan of the llamas is around 15 to 25 years.

They are extremely social animals and love to live with herds.

Its predators are coyotes, mountain lions, ocelots, and humans.

A young or baby llama is called ‘Cria.’

‘Lama Glama’ is the llama’s scientific name.

They're Easy Keepers

Llamas Are Used as Therapy Animals

They Make Good Guard Animals

They Communicate by Humming

They Differ From Alpacas

They Show Displeasure

Llamas Have Been Used as Pack Animals for Centuries

Llamas were first domesticated and used as pack animals 4,000 to 5,000 years ago in the Peruvian highlands.

Llamas are members of the camelid family meaning they're pretty closely related to camels.

Here comes the grass!