Tuesday 29 May 2007

Llama

Yes, I'm back from camp and i would like to introduce to you, the llama.

The llama (Lama glama) is a
camelid, a family that evolved originally in North America 40-50 million years ago. The term llama is sometimes used more broadly, to indicate any of the four closely related animals that make up the South American branch of the family Camelidae: the true llama, the vicuña, alpaca, and guanaco. They were used as a system of transportation for the Incas.[1]
Differentiating characteristics between llamas and alpacas include the llama's larger size and longer head. Alpaca fiber is generally more expensive but not always more valuable. Alpacas tend to have a more consistent color throughout the body. The most apparent visual difference between llamas and
camels is that camels have a hump or humps and llamas do not.

And now, i here's a song to add to our site which will gradually get more and more annoying. But its funny. So, here it is : THE LLAMA SONG!


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