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