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 …

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.

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 American camelids …

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 …

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 which helps …

Llamas are important animals in the agricultural world for several reasons. Their unique physiological traits, such as their ability to thrive in high-altitude environments, offer insights into animal adaptation …

Pack trains of llamas, which can include several hundred animals, move large amounts of goods over even the very rough terrain of the Andes. Llamas are willing pack animals but only to a point....

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 curved tips of …

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 …

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 …