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