Zoology of the ZooPl. XC
Llama
Lama glama
Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Camelidae
Fig. 1. Llama
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | Shoulder height about 1.1-1.2 m |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 130-200 kg |
| Food | Grass and hay |
| Lifespan | About 15-25 years |
| Society | Herds |
| Habitat | farm, mountain grassland |
| Range | South America |
| Wild or tame | Domestic, from the guanaco, in the Andes |
The Inca used llamas to carry goods over mountain roads.
Observe: Compare its size and ears with the alpaca.