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