Fun Facts About Llamas!
These interesting creatures are lovable and complex. Let’s explore that a bit…
Llamas are cousins to camels...
and like camels, they are used to carry goods over long distances. A llama can carry as much as 200 pounds for 12 hours a day, but are not ridden.
Llamas do not have top teeth...
so they cannot bite you! As intimidating as those massive chompers may be they are no where near dangerous. Here at Llama Land our llamas love humans and get fed by hand multiple times a day.
Llamas have their own silly habits...
When one llama is angry at another llama, they will stick their tongues out to express their dislike . A llama can spit green, partially digested food 15 feet or more, but don't worry they rarely spit on humans...except for Sarah, she hasn't done that in years. They do however, sometimes spit on certain food to "mark it" as theirs as a type of deterrent to other llamas.
Momma llama...
Llamas are especially vocal. Mothers often hum to communicate with their babies, called crias, which eventually learn to recognize their mothers this way. Llamas gestation period is one year.
Llamas have their own way to communicate...
Mothers often hum to communicate with their babies, they also make this noise when they're anxious, tired, uncomfortable, excited, or just curious. In addition to humming, llamas make a unique gargling noise — called an "orgle" — when they're mating. Female llamas will sometimes make clicking noises.
They are easy to keep...
Unlike other animals that can destroy pastures when they graze, llamas and alpacas trim the grass instead of pulling it up by the roots. They also walk gently on the land instead of making gouges or furrows with their feet.