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Llama

 

 

Lama glama

Class: Mammalia Order: Artiodactyla Family: Camelidae

Size

Height: 67-71 in.
Weight: 287-441 lbs

Lifespan

15-25 years

Diet

These herbivores feed on grasses, shrubs, and most vegetation they come in contact with. 

Habitat & Range

Llamas are no longer found in the wild; but their native range is along the Andes Mountains in South America.

Interesting Facts

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Llamas communicate with each other through a variety of ear, tail, and body postures. They also have a range of vocalizations including soft hums and a shrill alarm call to warn others of danger.

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Llama's blood contains a high amount of hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen from the lungs throughout the body, which enables them to survive at high elevation with low levels of oxygen.

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Like many prey animals, llamas have eyes on the sides of their heads that provide panoramic vision enabling them to detect predators approaching from many angles.

Conservation Status

Least Concern