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Wooly Days
"The Llama is a wooly sort of fleecy hairy goat,
With an indolent expression and an undulating throat
Like an unsuccessful literary man.
And I know the place he lives in (or at least- I think I do)
It is Ecuador, Brazil or Chile- possibly Peru"
~ Hilaire Belloc (1870-1953)
Llamas are more popular than ever and are increasingly found on small farms where horses, cows, and pigs used to predominate. These intelligent, curious, and photogenic animals belong to the camel family, alongside alpacas and their wild cousins, guanacos and vicuñas. Unlike their camel relatives, llamas boast slender bodies, long legs and necks, short tails, small heads, and, in the llama's case, delightfully "llong" and "llarge" pointed ears! In the Andes Mountains of Peru, llama fleece has been prized for over 6,000 years, woven into textiles cherished for their lightness, warmth, and water-repellent qualities. Llamas are also vocal creatures, with an array of fascinating sounds. Their alarm call is a shrill, rhythmic cry, while their hum expresses contentment. A groaning “mwa” signals fear or anger, and the amusing “orgle” is the gargling serenade of a male llama wooing a mate! When it comes to color, llamas are as varied as the rainbow, with over 52 natural hues classified in Peru, from solid black and white to speckled grays, browns, and reds. Some of these stunning shades are even captured in tartan designs. So here’s to llamas, the stylish, endearing stars of the moment! ❤️ 🤍 🤎 🦙 🦙 🦙
Tartan design by Aljean of Vancouver
The current population of llamas and alpacas in South America is estimated to be more than 7 million, and there are about 158,000 llamas and 100,000 alpacas in the U.S. and Canada today.
Llamas live to be about 20-30 years old.
A baby llama is called a “cria.” It’s pronounced KREE-uh. Mama llamas usually only have one baby at a time. Llama twins are incredibly rare. Pregnancy lasts for about 350 days—nearly a full year.
Having a llama at your wedding is a current unusual trend, click the llama for more details.