Llama
(Lama
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Family:
Camels
Habitation:
South
America, from Peru to Patagonia |
Appearance:
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slim,
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long
lengs,
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moderate
long fur, yellow to black-brown,
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approx.
120 cm of shoulder height
Lifestyle:
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fast
runners,
o
can
sustain heat and cold, live preferably in the open areas,
o
males
are polygamous and gather a harem of 4-10 young animals; that
because of fear are kept together and defend against intruders or
rivals, when they seek for a female to entice. |
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as
young stallions do not have a harem, they make a
group
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pack
animals, source of meat
and wool
Reproduction:
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Yearlong, but
especially in time between May
and August, one baby is born
that after just a few minutes
standing and running follower.
Gestation period: about 330
days. Lactation period:
4 months
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