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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) Llamas have woolier fleece.
C) Alpacas have longer tails.
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) 30-34 inches
B) 42-46 inches
C) 24-28 inches
D) 50-54 inches
  • 4. Which of these is NOT a common use for llamas?
A) Packing
B) Fiber production
C) Guard animals
D) Dairy production
  • 5. What type of coat do llamas typically have?
A) Double coat with coarse guard hair and soft undercoat
B) Short, bristly fur
C) Thick, greasy wool
D) Single coat of fine wool
  • 6. What is a common behavior exhibited by llamas when they are irritated or feel threatened?
A) Biting
B) Spitting
C) Kicking
D) Head butting
  • 7. What is the gestation period for a llama?
A) 15 months
B) 11-12 months
C) 9 months
D) 6 months
  • 8. What is the typical lifespan of a llama?
A) 5-10 years
B) 10-15 years
C) 25-30 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 live in herds with a clear hierarchy.
B) They form temporary pairs.
C) They are solitary animals.
D) They only interact during mating season.
  • 11. What is a baby llama called?
A) Cria
B) Kid
C) Calf
D) Pup
  • 12. What is a common color variation found in llamas?
A) Solid white, black, brown, or combinations
B) Always multicolored stripes
C) Always spotted
D) Always solid gray
  • 13. Which of the following is a sign of a healthy llama?
A) Dull coat and weight loss
B) Drooping ears and lethargy
C) Excessive salivation
D) Bright eyes and alert demeanor
  • 14. What type of digestive system do llamas have?
A) Avian
B) Pseudo-ruminant
C) Monogastric
D) Ruminant
  • 15. What is the primary diet of a llama?
A) Fish and algae
B) Grasses and hay
C) Fruits and nuts
D) Meat and insects
  • 16. What is the typical weight range of a full-grown llama?
A) 100-150 pounds
B) 700-800 pounds
C) 500-600 pounds
D) 250-450 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) Not providing them with water
B) Overloading the pack
C) Using a heavy metal pack
D) Keeping the pack very loose
  • 19. Which llama breed is known for their silky wool?
A) Suri Llama
B) Cashmere 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) Performing circus tricks
B) Following commands and navigating trails
C) Solving complex puzzles
D) Speaking human languages
  • 21. What is a common reason for training a llama?
A) To be used as a pack animal
B) To teach them to play musical instruments
C) To enter them into llama beauty pageants
D) To race them in llama derbies
  • 22. What is a sign of stress in a llama?
A) Constant humming
B) Lying down for extended periods
C) Rapid breathing
D) Slow, deep breaths
  • 23. Which of the following is important for llama hoof care?
A) Regular trimming
B) Applying hoof polish
C) Covering the hooves with boots
D) Letting them grow extremely long
  • 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) They can physically fight off predators.
B) They attract other guard animals.
C) They are territorial and will alert to predators.
D) Predators are afraid of their size.
  • 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) Arthritis
B) Parasite infestations
C) Heart disease
D) Diabetes
  • 28. What is an important consideration for llama fencing?
A) Adequate height to prevent jumping over
B) Underground fencing to prevent digging
C) Electric fencing to deter grazing
D) No fencing at all; they stay put
  • 29. Llamas are very vocal animals. What are common vocalizations that llamas make?
A) Meowing
B) Humming
C) Barking
D) Roaring
  • 30. Llamas are part of what family?
A) Camelidae
B) Canidae
C) Equidae
D) Bovidae
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