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