LLAMA
Lama Glama
SIZE: Full-grown, full-sized llamas can grow up to 1.8 metres tall.
WEIGHT: 130 – 155kg
DIET: Llamas are mostly grazers, and their diet consists almost entirely of grass. Llamas can survive long periods of time without food or water.
LIFE SPAN: 15 – 20 years
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DID YOU KNOW?
Llamas are close
relatives of
camels, but do not
have humps.
The animal’s natural habitat is high
plateau covered with shrubs, stunted
trees and grasses at elevations ranging
from 7,550 to 13,120 feet (2300-
4000m). They have adapted to a variety
of environments. In modern times they
can be found in a wide range of habitats,
including grasslands and farmlands.
• Like many prey animals, eyes on the
sides of their heads provide panoramic
vision enabling them to detect predators
approaching from many angles.
• A maximum running speed of 40 miles
per hour (65kmph) helps them to escape
predators.
• Their ability to carry loads weighing up
to 130 pounds (60kg) and to travel up
to 19 miles (30km) per day makes them
efficient pack animals
