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) Alpacas are used for packing.
C) Llamas have woolier fleece.
D) Alpacas have longer tails.
  • 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) 30-34 inches
C) 50-54 inches
D) 42-46 inches
  • 4. Which of these is NOT a common use for llamas?
A) Dairy production
B) Guard animals
C) Packing
D) Fiber production
  • 5. What type of coat do llamas typically have?
A) Double coat with coarse guard hair and soft undercoat
B) Single coat of fine wool
C) Thick, greasy wool
D) Short, bristly fur
  • 6. What is a common behavior exhibited by llamas when they are irritated or feel threatened?
A) Kicking
B) Spitting
C) Head butting
D) Biting
  • 7. What is the gestation period for a llama?
A) 15 months
B) 11-12 months
C) 6 months
D) 9 months
  • 8. What is the typical lifespan of a llama?
A) 25-30 years
B) 5-10 years
C) 10-15 years
D) 15-25 years
  • 9. Which environment are llamas best suited for?
A) High altitude, mountainous regions
B) Desert environments
C) Flat, grassy plains
D) Tropical rainforests
  • 10. What is the social structure of llamas typically like?
A) They only interact during mating season.
B) They form temporary pairs.
C) They live in herds with a clear hierarchy.
D) They are solitary animals.
  • 11. What is a baby llama called?
A) Cria
B) Calf
C) Kid
D) Pup
  • 12. What is a common color variation found in llamas?
A) Always multicolored stripes
B) Always solid gray
C) Always spotted
D) Solid white, black, brown, or combinations
  • 13. Which of the following is a sign of a healthy llama?
A) Excessive salivation
B) Drooping ears and lethargy
C) Dull coat and weight loss
D) Bright eyes and alert demeanor
  • 14. What type of digestive system do llamas have?
A) Pseudo-ruminant
B) Monogastric
C) Avian
D) Ruminant
  • 15. What is the primary diet of a llama?
A) Fish and algae
B) Grasses and hay
C) Meat and insects
D) Fruits and nuts
  • 16. What is the typical weight range of a full-grown llama?
A) 500-600 pounds
B) 100-150 pounds
C) 250-450 pounds
D) 700-800 pounds
  • 17. Which continent are llamas native to?
A) Africa
B) Asia
C) North America
D) South America
  • 18. What is one thing to watch out for when packing with llamas?
A) Keeping the pack very loose
B) Overloading the pack
C) Not providing them with water
D) Using a heavy metal pack
  • 19. Which llama breed is known for their silky wool?
A) Huacaya Llama
B) There are no specific breeds of llamas distinguished by wool type.
C) Cashmere Llama
D) Suri 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 teach them to play musical instruments
D) To race them in llama derbies
  • 22. What is a sign of stress in a llama?
A) Slow, deep breaths
B) Constant humming
C) Rapid breathing
D) Lying down for extended periods
  • 23. Which of the following is important for llama hoof care?
A) Covering the hooves with boots
B) Applying hoof polish
C) Regular trimming
D) Letting them grow extremely long
  • 24. What is the scientific name for llama?
A) Lama glama
B) Alpaca pacos
C) Vicugna vicugna
D) Camelus dromedarius
  • 25. Why are llamas sometimes used as guard animals for other livestock?
A) Predators are afraid of their size.
B) They attract other guard animals.
C) They are territorial and will alert to predators.
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) Camels are smaller than llamas.
D) Llamas do not have humps.
  • 27. Which of the following is a common health issue in llamas?
A) Diabetes
B) Arthritis
C) Parasite infestations
D) Heart disease
  • 28. What is an important consideration for llama fencing?
A) No fencing at all; they stay put
B) Adequate height to prevent jumping over
C) Underground fencing to prevent digging
D) Electric fencing to deter grazing
  • 29. Llamas are very vocal animals. What are common vocalizations that llamas make?
A) Barking
B) Meowing
C) Humming
D) Roaring
  • 30. Llamas are part of what family?
A) Canidae
B) Camelidae
C) Bovidae
D) Equidae
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