LLAMA

Lama Glama

Key Facts

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
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
DISTRIBUTION: South America

Did You Know?

Llamas are close relatives of camels, but do not have humps.

Habitat

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.

Fun Facts

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

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