Celin L. Sindar / 9 Dominique Joan D. / 13 Monica Margaretha / 28 Victoria Chindy Ferina / 33

Celin L.
Sindar / 9
Dominique Joan D. / 13
Monica Margaretha / 28
Victoria Chindy Ferina / 33
The llama (Lama glama) is a
domesticated mammal that is a member
of the same family as the camel
(Camelidae). As social, pack animals,
llamas prefer to live in groups of around
20 individuals. Llamas live alongside
humans filling the role of both working
animal and pet.

Physical Features
Llamas are relatively large mammals;
they stand around 4 feet tall at the
shoulder, though their elongated necks
can easily add another foot or two, with
an average weight of 250 to 300
pounds.
A llama has a long neck and limbs, a

rounded muzzle, a bit of an underbite
and a cleft upper lip. Each of a llama’s
feet has two toes and a thick leathery
pad useful for maneuvering rocky,
uneven terrain. As for fur, it’s long,
shaggy and wooly and comes in a
variety of colors.
Llama Types
In Llama breeding, we generally
recognize the following four types
which differ primarily in wool
coverage, fibre type and body size.
Because no uniform regulations exist
worldwide among breed
organizations, additional type
designations are found; for instance,
the South American country of origin
is commonly denoted to reference
deviations in breed development
The Wooly Llama has strong wool Wooly Llama
coverage over the whole body,
especially on the neck, head and
ears, and down the legs to the
fetlock. Body size is usually
smaller than other Llama types.
The fibre is very fine, crimped, parts

easily and is interspersed with
minimal fine guard hairs.
Occasionally, fibre quality is
approximately equal to the average
alpaca . Because an undercoat is
missing, the uniform fleece is
referred to as "single coated".
Medium Llama This type has longer fibres on its neck
and body, but compared to the Wooly
has less and shorter fibre at the head,
ears and legs.
It also differs from the Wooly in the

presence of long, rough guard hairs
protruding through a fine undercoat.
This fleece is called "double
coated" (without uniformity).
In practice, even specialists have

difficulty distinguishing this type,
which results either directly or
indirectly from crossing Wooly (strong
coverage) and Classic (light coverage).
Classic Llama (Ccara Sullo)
The Classic Llama clearly has
less fibre on its whole head, neck
and legs. The body has a slightly
longer hair coat, often exhibiting
the form of a saddle. Some have
guard hairs on the neck that look
like a mane.
The double-coated fleece, with

rough guard hairs and a fine
undercoat, lacks uniformity.
Classic Llamas usually have a
larger, taller body.
Suri Llama
Suri Lamas are so rare that in all of

Europe there may be no more than 100!
The Suri’s wool coverage is very

similar to the Wooly, however the fibres
are slightly less fine and cling to the
body in long, rope-like wisps.
Working with an extremely small

available gene pool makes the
reproduction of Suri Llamas a delightful
challenge, even for the most
experienced breeders.
HABITAT OF A LLAMA
Geography
The llama, originates from South America.
The llama's native geography extends
across the Andes Mountains, which
includes the countries of Argentina,
Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador and Peru. Llamas
live throughout the Americas, Europe and
Australia as domesticated livestock.
Niches
Llamas, alpacas and sheep will graze
together, as they seldom compete for the
same food. Llamas tend to have a more
diverse diet than alpacas and sheep that eat
forbs and low-growing grasses. Llamas
will eat plants from drier areas, getting
most of their water from the plants.
• Feeding
Llamas graze on grass and, like cows, regurgitate their food and chew it as cud. They
chomp on such wads for some time before swallowing them for complete digestion. 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.
Relationship With
Humans
Llamas contribute
much more than
transportation to the
human communities
in which they live.
Leather is made
from their hides,
and their wool is
crafted into ropes,
rugs, and fabrics.
Llama excrement is
dried and burned for
fuel. Even in death,
llamas can serve
their human
owners—some
people slaughter
them and eat their
meat.

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domesticated mammal that is a member

of the same family as the camel

(Camelidae). As social, pack animals,

llamas prefer to live in groups of around

20 individuals. Llamas live alongside

humans filling the role of both working

animal and pet.

A llama has a long neck and limbs, a

The fibre is very fine, crimped, parts

It also differs from the Wooly in the

In practice, even specialists have

The double-coated fleece, with

Suri Lamas are so rare that in all of

The Suri’s wool coverage is very

Working with an extremely small

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