The llama (/ ˈlɑːmə /; Spanish pronunciation: [ˈʎama] or [ˈʝama]) (Lama glama) is a domesticated South American camelid, widely used as a meat and pack animal by Andean cultures since the pre …

Jan 9, 2026 · A pack animal that is also used as a source of food, wool, hides, tallow for candles, and dried dung for fuel, the llama is found primarily in the Central Andes from southern Colombia to …

The llama (Lama glama) is a domesticated South American camelid. It is widely used as a meat and pack animal by Andean cultures since the Pre-Columbian era.

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 …

The llama is generally a slender camelid and thought to have evolved from the guanaco (Lama guanicoe), a wild member of the lamoids, a group that also includes the alpaca, the vicuña as well as …

May 27, 2024 · Dependable, lovable, and calm, llamas are domesticated pack animals traditionally used by Andean cultures in the mountains of South America. Additionally, over the past four decades, they …

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 …

Lama glama can be found commercially throughout North America, Europe and Australia. An indispensable pack animal, herds of L. glama are maintained extensively by the native human …

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.