Baby Llama Facts
What is a baby llama or alpaca called?
Cria
What continent do llamas and alpacas come from?
South America
What animals are part of the camelid family?
Llama, alpaca, guanaco, and vicuña
Which animal is usually larger?
Llama
What is it called when fiber is removed from a llama or alpaca?
Shearing
What is the mother of a cria called?
Dam
What mountain range are llamas and alpacas associated with?
Andes Mountains
Which two camelids are most commonly shown in 4-H?
Llamas and alpacas
Which animal is mainly known for fiber production?
Alpaca
Where on the llama or alpaca do you usually shear?
The body / blanket area
About how long is a llama or alpaca pregnant?
Around 11 months
Which country is especially known for alpacas?
Peru
Which two camelids are considered wild relatives?
Guanacos and vicuñas
Describe the ears of a llama and the ears of an alpaca.
Llama: banana / spear-shaped ears
Alpaca: shorter, straighter ears
Why do we shear llamas and alpacas?
Remove fiber, keep them cooler, collect fiber
What is a group of llamas or alpacas called?
Herd
Name two countries where llamas and alpacas are commonly found.
Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina
Bonus +100: What are llamas used for in South America?
→ Pack animals, carrying loads, fiber, meat, guarding animals, and transportation
What is the difference between “lama” and “llama”?
Lama = group term; llama = one species
Which animal usually has a fluffier face?
Alpaca
What should be checked during shearing day besides fiber?
Toenails, body condition, health
True or False: A cria can usually stand shortly after birth.
True
Why are llamas and alpacas well suited for mountain areas?
Strong feet, mountain terrain, high elevations
Which camelid is commonly used as a pack animal?
Llama
Name other ways to tell llamas and alpacas apart.
What happens to the fiber after it is sheared?
Sorted, cleaned, carded, spun