Llama - Wikipedia Llamas were not always confined to South America; abundant llama-like remains were found in Pleistocene deposits in the Rocky Mountains and in Central America Some of the fossil llamas were much larger than current forms Some species remained in North America during the last ice ages
Llama | Description, Habitat, Diet, Facts | Britannica Unlike camels, llamas and other lamoids do not have the characteristic camel humps; they are slender-bodied animals and have long legs and long necks, short tails, small heads, and large pointed ears Gregarious animals, they graze on grass and other plants When annoyed, they spit
Llama - Key Facts, Information Pictures - Animal Corner Llamas were used as a pack animal by the Incas and other natives of the Andes mountains In South America llamas are still used for beasts of burden, fibre production and meat
Llama Fact Sheet - racinezoo. org Llamas are related to camels, and like camels, are used to carry goods over long distances Nestled on the sandy shores of beautiful Lake Michigan, the Racine Zoo is home to some of the world's most remarkable and endangered wildlife
5 Types of Llamas with Origin, Characteristics, and Facts Here are 5 main types of llamas along with the details 1 Classic Llamas (Ccara Sullo) Classic llamas are known for their distinctly long double-coated fleece, fine undercoat, and good looks Even the term classic in their name is a reference to their beautiful coat
Llama - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on Animalia. bio Originally llamas are native to the Andean mountains of South America, but now they are extinct in the wild and exist today only as domesticated animals They were introduced as pets and farm animals in North America, Europe, and Australia
Llamas - Oklahoma State University Llamas were domesticated from guanacos in the Andean Highlands of Peru 4,000-5,000 years ago, and are among the oldest domestic animals in the world Primarily a beast of burden, the also provide native herdsmen with meat, fiber for clothing, hides for shelter and manure pellets for fuel
Llama: Characteristics, Habitat, Behavior Conservation Llamas belong to the camel family, Camelidae, which includes alpacas, guanacos, and vicuñas Unlike their larger camel relatives, llamas are native to the South American Andes and have evolved to thrive in mountainous terrain