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