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 breed in the (Southern Hemispheric) late summer and fall, from November to May. The gestation period lasts about 11 months, and the female gives birth to one young. Although …

In the vast tapestry of the animal kingdom, few creatures capture the imagination quite like the llama. With their long necks, expressive faces, and often fluffy coats, these iconic South …

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 …

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.

Like the camel, they have very long, strong necks but do not have a hump on their back and are smaller, standing at 1.2m at the shoulder. Llamas have a very short tail and incredibly thick fur …

Llamas can survive by eating many different kinds of plants, and they need little water. These attributes make them durable and dependable even in sparse mountainous terrain.

Llamas, along with guanacos, vicuñas (Vicugna vicugna), and alpacas (V. pacos), belong to the group of animals known as lamoids. Unlike camels, which are often compared to, lamoids …

The llama is a domesticated, gregarious, South American ungulate, Lama glama, of the camel family (Camelidae), characterized by long neck and legs, protruding lower incisors, inwardly …

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 …