A) Their size; llamas are larger. B) Their wool color; llamas are always white. C) Their temperament; llamas are more aggressive. D) Their ear shape; llamas have pointed ears.
A) Coarse outer coat with a soft undercoat B) Thick, matted wool like a sheep C) Fine, silky fleece like alpaca D) Short, smooth fur like a deer
A) Andes Mountains of South America B) The Sahara Desert of Africa C) The Siberian Tundra D) The Australian Outback
A) Wool production B) Meat production C) Dairy production D) Pack animals
A) 25-40 years B) 5-10 years C) 15-25 years D) 40-50 years
A) Roaring B) Barking C) Meowing D) Humming
A) Pride B) Flock C) Herd D) Pack
A) To defend against predators B) To establish dominance or show displeasure C) To clean their mouths D) To attract mates
A) 1-2 feet B) 7-8 feet C) 5-6 feet D) 3.5-4 feet
A) Dogs B) Horses C) Cattle D) Other Camelids
A) Two B) One C) Three D) Four
A) Monogastric B) Ruminant C) Avian D) Pseudo-ruminant
A) Approximately 11 months B) Approximately 6 months C) Approximately 15 months D) Approximately 9 months
A) Cria B) Calf C) Foal D) Kid
A) Constant spitting B) Tail tucked between the legs C) Ears pinned back against the head D) Ears forward and slightly relaxed
A) 75% of their body weight B) 10% of their body weight C) 50% of their body weight D) 25-30% of their body weight
A) Swamps B) Tropical rainforests C) Cool, dry climates D) Hot, humid climates
A) Antennae damage B) Feather loss C) Scales D) Parasites
A) Only white and brown. B) Only grey. C) Only black and white. D) Various shades of white, brown, black, and grey.
A) Lama glama B) Vicugna pacos C) Equus caballus D) Camelus dromedarius
A) Nomadic B) Hierarchical C) Egalitarian D) Solitary
A) Grass and hay B) Fish C) Fruit D) Meat
A) They are territorial and alert to predators. B) They are faster than predators. C) They can communicate with other livestock. D) They produce a foul odor that repels predators.
A) Llama ears are longer than alpaca ears. B) Llama ears are held erect, while alpaca ears droop. C) Llama ears are banana-shaped, while alpaca ears are spear-shaped. D) Llama ears are always white, while alpaca ears are colored.
A) A common allergic reaction to llama wool. B) A disease that causes llamas to become aggressive. C) A genetic condition that makes llamas unable to carry weight. D) A dangerous behavioral problem in male llamas imprinted on humans.
A) Wool production (though less than alpacas) B) Guard animal services C) Dairy farming D) Pack animal services
A) 250-450 pounds B) 50-100 pounds C) 1000+ pounds D) 500-700 pounds
A) Once per year B) Every two years C) Every six months D) Every three years
A) Stripping B) Combing C) Shearing D) Plucking
A) Constantly spitting to assert dominance B) Aggressive and protective of its load C) Highly independent and able to navigate on its own D) Docile and willing to follow commands |