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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. | 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. | ||
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Llamas have been featured in various forms of media, including books, movies, and advertisements. | Llamas have been featured in various forms of media, including books, movies, and advertisements. | ||
== Llama gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Llamas,_Vernagt-Stausee,_Italy.jpg|Llamas, Vernagt-Stausee, Italy | |||
File:A_Quechua_girl_and_her_Llama.jpg|A Quechua girl and her Llama | |||
File:Domestic_llama_(2009-05-19).jpg|Domestic llama (2009-05-19) | |||
File:Llama_skeleton_at_MAV-USP.jpg|Llama skeleton at MAV-USP | |||
File:Llama_with_numbers.svg|Llama with numbers | |||
File:Llamas,_Laguna_Milluni_y_Nevado_Huayna_Potosí_(La_Paz_-_Bolivia).jpg|Llamas, Laguna Milluni y Nevado Huayna Potosí (La Paz - Bolivia) | |||
File:Lama_glama_Laguna_Colorada_2.jpg|Lama glama Laguna Colorada 2 | |||
File:Black_Llama.jpg|Black Llama | |||
File:Lloyd_the_Llama.jpg|Lloyd the Llama | |||
File:Guard_llama_and_flock-enhanced.jpg|Guard llama and flock-enhanced | |||
</gallery> | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Alpaca]] | * [[Alpaca]] | ||
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* [[Guanaco]] | * [[Guanaco]] | ||
* [[Vicuña]] | * [[Vicuña]] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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[[Category:Mammals of South America]] | [[Category:Mammals of South America]] | ||
{{stub}} | {{animal-stub}} | ||
Latest revision as of 01:27, 24 February 2025
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
They are used for many purposes including wool production, meat, dairy products, and as pack animals.
In popular culture[edit]
Llamas have been featured in various forms of media, including books, movies, and advertisements.
Llama gallery[edit]
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Llamas, Vernagt-Stausee, Italy -
A Quechua girl and her Llama -
Domestic llama (2009-05-19) -
Llama skeleton at MAV-USP -
Llama with numbers -
Llamas, Laguna Milluni y Nevado Huayna Potosí (La Paz - Bolivia) -
Lama glama Laguna Colorada 2 -
Black Llama -
Lloyd the Llama -
Guard llama and flock-enhanced
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See also[edit]
External links[edit]
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