Llamas
Lama glama
Natural Habitat
High-altitude plateaus and mountains. Their blood is adapted to absorb oxygen efficiently in thin air.
Where I'm Found
Domesticated pack animal. They are native to the high-altitude Andes Mountains of South America, specifically in Peru, Bolivia, and Chile, where they were domesticated from the wild guanaco.
What I Eat
Pseudo-ruminant herbivores.
- Wild: Mountain grasses, shrubs, lichens, and fungi.
- Zoo: Grass hay, llama pellets, and occasional produce.
How Long I Live
- Wild: 15 – 20 years
- Captivity: 20 – 25 years
Fun Facts
- Humming: Llamas communicate primarily by humming to one another.
- Spitting: They spit regurgitated stomach contents when threatened or annoyed, usually at other llamas but sometimes at humans.
- Guardians: They are frequently used by farmers to guard sheep herds from coyotes and dogs.
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