Llama
Llama
A social animal with a long history
The llama is a domesticated South American camel that has been used as a pack animal in Andean cultures since pre-Columbian times.
Llamas are social animals and live in packs. Llamas can learn simple tasks after a few repetitions. When carrying a load, they can carry about 25 to 30% of their body weight over a distance of 8 to 13 kilometers.
Characteristics
Order:
Artiodactyla
Family:
Camelidae
Scientific name:
Lama glama
Habitat:
Shrubland, grassland
Origin:
South America
Current trend:
Increase
Number of individuals in the world:
1.000.000
Lifetime:
15-25 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
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