How to Identify and Classify Ilamas
  • 1. What is the primary characteristic distinguishing llamas from alpacas?
A) Alpacas have longer tails.
B) Alpacas are used for packing.
C) Llamas have woolier fleece.
D) Llamas are larger and have longer ears.
  • 2. Which physical feature is most reliable for identifying a llama?
A) Large eyes
B) Short tail
C) Fluffy face
D) Banana-shaped ears
  • 3. What is the typical height range of a full-grown llama at the shoulder?
A) 24-28 inches
B) 42-46 inches
C) 30-34 inches
D) 50-54 inches
  • 4. Which of these is NOT a common use for llamas?
A) Fiber production
B) Guard animals
C) Packing
D) Dairy production
  • 5. What type of coat do llamas typically have?
A) Thick, greasy wool
B) Short, bristly fur
C) Single coat of fine wool
D) Double coat with coarse guard hair and soft undercoat
  • 6. What is a common behavior exhibited by llamas when they are irritated or feel threatened?
A) Head butting
B) Kicking
C) Biting
D) Spitting
  • 7. What is the gestation period for a llama?
A) 11-12 months
B) 15 months
C) 6 months
D) 9 months
  • 8. What is the typical lifespan of a llama?
A) 5-10 years
B) 15-25 years
C) 10-15 years
D) 25-30 years
  • 9. Which environment are llamas best suited for?
A) Flat, grassy plains
B) High altitude, mountainous regions
C) Tropical rainforests
D) Desert environments
  • 10. What is the social structure of llamas typically like?
A) They are solitary animals.
B) They form temporary pairs.
C) They live in herds with a clear hierarchy.
D) They only interact during mating season.
  • 11. What is a baby llama called?
A) Kid
B) Pup
C) Calf
D) Cria
  • 12. What is a common color variation found in llamas?
A) Solid white, black, brown, or combinations
B) Always spotted
C) Always multicolored stripes
D) Always solid gray
  • 13. Which of the following is a sign of a healthy llama?
A) Bright eyes and alert demeanor
B) Dull coat and weight loss
C) Excessive salivation
D) Drooping ears and lethargy
  • 14. What type of digestive system do llamas have?
A) Monogastric
B) Pseudo-ruminant
C) Ruminant
D) Avian
  • 15. What is the primary diet of a llama?
A) Fruits and nuts
B) Grasses and hay
C) Meat and insects
D) Fish and algae
  • 16. What is the typical weight range of a full-grown llama?
A) 700-800 pounds
B) 100-150 pounds
C) 250-450 pounds
D) 500-600 pounds
  • 17. Which continent are llamas native to?
A) North America
B) Africa
C) Asia
D) South America
  • 18. What is one thing to watch out for when packing with llamas?
A) Overloading the pack
B) Not providing them with water
C) Using a heavy metal pack
D) Keeping the pack very loose
  • 19. Which llama breed is known for their silky wool?
A) Cashmere Llama
B) There are no specific breeds of llamas distinguished by wool type.
C) Suri Llama
D) Huacaya Llama
  • 20. Llamas are known for their intelligence. What task are they good at learning?
A) Speaking human languages
B) Performing circus tricks
C) Following commands and navigating trails
D) Solving complex puzzles
  • 21. What is a common reason for training a llama?
A) To enter them into llama beauty pageants
B) To be used as a pack animal
C) To race them in llama derbies
D) To teach them to play musical instruments
  • 22. What is a sign of stress in a llama?
A) Constant humming
B) Lying down for extended periods
C) Slow, deep breaths
D) Rapid breathing
  • 23. Which of the following is important for llama hoof care?
A) Regular trimming
B) Covering the hooves with boots
C) Applying hoof polish
D) Letting them grow extremely long
  • 24. What is the scientific name for llama?
A) Lama glama
B) Camelus dromedarius
C) Vicugna vicugna
D) Alpaca pacos
  • 25. Why are llamas sometimes used as guard animals for other livestock?
A) Predators are afraid of their size.
B) They are territorial and will alert to predators.
C) They attract other guard animals.
D) They can physically fight off predators.
  • 26. What is a key difference between llamas and camels?
A) Llamas can survive longer without water.
B) Camels are native to South America.
C) Llamas do not have humps.
D) Camels are smaller than llamas.
  • 27. Which of the following is a common health issue in llamas?
A) Diabetes
B) Arthritis
C) Heart disease
D) Parasite infestations
  • 28. What is an important consideration for llama fencing?
A) Underground fencing to prevent digging
B) Electric fencing to deter grazing
C) No fencing at all; they stay put
D) Adequate height to prevent jumping over
  • 29. Llamas are very vocal animals. What are common vocalizations that llamas make?
A) Humming
B) Roaring
C) Barking
D) Meowing
  • 30. Llamas are part of what family?
A) Equidae
B) Camelidae
C) Canidae
D) Bovidae
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