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