Llama - Wikipedia The llama ( ˈlɑːmə ; Spanish pronunciation: [ˈʎama] or [ˈʝama]) (Lama glama) is a domesticated South American camelid, widely used as a meat and pack animal by Andean cultures since the pre-Columbian era
Llama | Description, Habitat, Diet, Facts | Britannica llama, (Lama glama), domesticated livestock species, descendant of the guanaco (Lama guanicoe), and one of the South American members of the camel family, Camelidae (order Artiodactyla)
Mtn Peaks Therapy Llamas Alpacas Mountain Peaks Therapy Llamas and Alpacas is a farm based out of Ridgefield, Washington With the help of their 5 llamas and 8 alpacas, mother daughter duo Lori Gregory Shannon Joy have found a mission in sharing the llama llove with those who appreciate the enjoyment of Animal-Assisted Therapy
Lama (genus) - Wikipedia Lama is a genus containing the South American camelids: the wild guanaco and vicuña and the domesticated llama, alpaca, and the extinct chilihueque Before the Spanish conquest of the Americas, llamas, alpacas, and chilihueques were the only domesticated ungulates of the continent
Llama: Characteristics, Habitat, Behavior Conservation The llama (Lama glama) is a domesticated South American animal known for its gentle demeanor and its significance to local communities as a pack animal Llamas are members of the camel family, and they have been integral to Andean cultures for thousands of years
Llama Animal Facts - Lama Glama - A-Z Animals Members of the camel family, llamas are cousins with alpacas Researchers also believe that they’re the domesticated descendants of guanacos, a closely related wild species Unlike other cameloids, llamas don’t have dorsal humps, but they do have smiling faces
Classic and kara (ccara) pack llamas in Oregon | Lost Creek Llamas We have focused heavily on llama welfare from the beginning, including developing llama-specific natural handling and training techniques, preventing and assisting rescue through free llama behavior consultation, and sharing sound, humane, and honest information about llamas and llama care
Get to know llamas They are members of the Camelid family, genus Lama, which originated in the Mississippi River area about 10 million years ago The word Lama is often used to refer to both llamas and alpacas