How to Identify and Classify Ilamas
  • 1. What is the primary characteristic distinguishing llamas from alpacas?
A) Alpacas are used for packing.
B) Llamas are larger and have longer ears.
C) Llamas have woolier fleece.
D) Alpacas have longer tails.
  • 2. Which physical feature is most reliable for identifying a llama?
A) Fluffy face
B) Short tail
C) Banana-shaped ears
D) Large eyes
  • 3. What is the typical height range of a full-grown llama at the shoulder?
A) 50-54 inches
B) 42-46 inches
C) 30-34 inches
D) 24-28 inches
  • 4. Which of these is NOT a common use for llamas?
A) Dairy production
B) Packing
C) Guard animals
D) Fiber production
  • 5. What type of coat do llamas typically have?
A) Single coat of fine wool
B) Double coat with coarse guard hair and soft undercoat
C) Thick, greasy wool
D) Short, bristly fur
  • 6. What is a common behavior exhibited by llamas when they are irritated or feel threatened?
A) Head butting
B) Biting
C) Kicking
D) Spitting
  • 7. What is the gestation period for a llama?
A) 11-12 months
B) 6 months
C) 9 months
D) 15 months
  • 8. What is the typical lifespan of a llama?
A) 15-25 years
B) 5-10 years
C) 25-30 years
D) 10-15 years
  • 9. Which environment are llamas best suited for?
A) High altitude, mountainous regions
B) Flat, grassy plains
C) Desert environments
D) Tropical rainforests
  • 10. What is the social structure of llamas typically like?
A) They form temporary pairs.
B) They live in herds with a clear hierarchy.
C) They only interact during mating season.
D) They are solitary animals.
  • 11. What is a baby llama called?
A) Cria
B) Calf
C) Pup
D) Kid
  • 12. What is a common color variation found in llamas?
A) Solid white, black, brown, or combinations
B) Always spotted
C) Always multicolored stripes
D) Always solid gray
  • 13. Which of the following is a sign of a healthy llama?
A) Dull coat and weight loss
B) Excessive salivation
C) Drooping ears and lethargy
D) Bright eyes and alert demeanor
  • 14. What type of digestive system do llamas have?
A) Monogastric
B) Pseudo-ruminant
C) Avian
D) Ruminant
  • 15. What is the primary diet of a llama?
A) Grasses and hay
B) Fruits and nuts
C) Meat and insects
D) Fish and algae
  • 16. What is the typical weight range of a full-grown llama?
A) 700-800 pounds
B) 250-450 pounds
C) 100-150 pounds
D) 500-600 pounds
  • 17. Which continent are llamas native to?
A) North America
B) Asia
C) Africa
D) South America
  • 18. What is one thing to watch out for when packing with llamas?
A) Overloading the pack
B) Keeping the pack very loose
C) Not providing them with water
D) Using a heavy metal pack
  • 19. Which llama breed is known for their silky wool?
A) Huacaya Llama
B) Cashmere Llama
C) There are no specific breeds of llamas distinguished by wool type.
D) Suri Llama
  • 20. Llamas are known for their intelligence. What task are they good at learning?
A) Solving complex puzzles
B) Speaking human languages
C) Following commands and navigating trails
D) Performing circus tricks
  • 21. What is a common reason for training a llama?
A) To race them in llama derbies
B) To be used as a pack animal
C) To teach them to play musical instruments
D) To enter them into llama beauty pageants
  • 22. What is a sign of stress in a llama?
A) Slow, deep breaths
B) Rapid breathing
C) Constant humming
D) Lying down for extended periods
  • 23. Which of the following is important for llama hoof care?
A) Covering the hooves with boots
B) Letting them grow extremely long
C) Applying hoof polish
D) Regular trimming
  • 24. What is the scientific name for llama?
A) Vicugna vicugna
B) Camelus dromedarius
C) Alpaca pacos
D) Lama glama
  • 25. Why are llamas sometimes used as guard animals for other livestock?
A) They can physically fight off predators.
B) They are territorial and will alert to predators.
C) Predators are afraid of their size.
D) They attract other guard animals.
  • 26. What is a key difference between llamas and camels?
A) Llamas can survive longer without water.
B) Camels are smaller than llamas.
C) Llamas do not have humps.
D) Camels are native to South America.
  • 27. Which of the following is a common health issue in llamas?
A) Arthritis
B) Diabetes
C) Parasite infestations
D) Heart disease
  • 28. What is an important consideration for llama fencing?
A) Underground fencing to prevent digging
B) No fencing at all; they stay put
C) Electric fencing to deter grazing
D) Adequate height to prevent jumping over
  • 29. Llamas are very vocal animals. What are common vocalizations that llamas make?
A) Meowing
B) Roaring
C) Humming
D) Barking
  • 30. Llamas are part of what family?
A) Camelidae
B) Canidae
C) Equidae
D) Bovidae
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