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