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Llama
The llama is a South American camelid, widely used as a meat and pack animal by Andean cultures since pre-Hispanic times. The height of a full-grown, full-size llama is 1.7 to 1.8 m (5.5 to 6.0 ft) tall at the top of the head, and can weigh between 130 to 200 kilograms (280 to 450 lb). At birth, a baby llama (called a cria) can weigh between 9 and 14 kilograms (20 and 30 lb). Llamas can live for a period of about 20–30 years depending on how well they are taken care of.[citation needed] Llamas are very social animals and live with other llamas as a herd. The wool produced by a llama is very soft and lanolin-free. Llamas are intelligent and can learn simple tasks after a few repetitions. When using a pack, llamas can carry about 25% to 30% of their body weight for several miles.
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Robert Neal posted:
Hi! Happy Memorial Day! Hope you folks will come and vote on your favorite pet pics (and add your own) in our contest. We're going to award a prize to the top 15 most picked! http://www.pedegru.com/discussion-topic/beautiful-animal-photographs-and-more
Robert Neal created Aloha Cruz
Robert Neal posted:
okay, this is one of my top 10 most favorite pictures ever! except that I loved my shepherd more than life and thought she was the most and best...I think Whoopi is #2! We're all posting to FB and have about 10k friends between us!
The Lama Reserve created MWF Whoopi
Jon Karnofsky posted:
I agree. An alpaca named Grease Ball is excellent!
Robert Neal posted:
Hi Paul. Beautiful Grease Ball! Love the name. Do you sell these? I have a friend who has been kicking the idea around and thought I'd see what you have. Thanks Paul. can't wait to see more of your heard. This one really is incredible. Confirmation looks excellent but I know horses more than Llamas - for now ;-)
Jon Karnofsky posted:
I agree. An alpaca named Grease Ball is excellent!
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Paul Ross
Hubbard, Ohio, United States
Paul Ross
Hubbard, Ohio, United States
Pedegru
Cave Creek, Arizona, United States
Robert Neal
Cave Creek, Arizona, United States
The Lama Reserve
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States