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Llama

Lama glama

Description:

Llama (Brazilian Portuguese) or mud (European Portuguese) (Lama glama), the Quechua word llama, is a ruminant mammal of South America, the camelid family, genus Llama. This animal has long, woolly coat, and is domesticated for use in freight transport, production of wool, meat and leather. The llama is related to the guanaco, the vicuna and alpaca. It was domesticated by the Inca people and were very important to them.

Habitat:

The llamas live in the Andes, where temperatures are low. Thus, the coats serve to protect them from cold, and protects your body from scratches and other injuries. The llama is known for its quiet style, often walking slowly, but can get annoyed easily, so it was considered the eighth animal more irritable in the world, according to the Animal Planet channel. When angry or to get attention, splashing your mucus toward the object of his irritation.

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1 Comment

Jeannette
Jeannette 11 years ago

Lovely portrait :)

angelog.ambiental
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angelog.ambiental

Jujuy, Argentina

Spotted on Jul 5, 2012
Submitted on Aug 13, 2012

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