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