Llamas are members of the camelid family.

Llamas are pseudoruminants, which means they are modified ruminants, but have three-chambered stomachs instead of the four-chambered stomachs of true ruminants like cattle, sheep, and goats.

Llamas are hardy and are well suited to harsh environments. They are sure-footed and they navigate rocky terrain well.

Llamas have been used as guard animals for livestock.

Llamas poop in a dung pile.

On average, llamas live to be about 20 years old.

A baby llama is called a cria, mama llamas usually have one baby, llama twins are rare. Llama gestation is roughly 350 days. Cria birth weights range from 18 to 40 lbs.

Llamas spit at one another, however they typically do not spit at their human companions. They also kick and neck wrestle.

Llamas weigh between 280 and 450 pounds and they can carry 25 - 30 percent of their body weight, depending on terrain, distance, and conditioning.

Llamas and alpacas are different! Llamas are typically two times bigger than alpacas, alpacas have short, pointy ears, llamas have longer ears that stand straight. Alpacas are primarily used for their fiber — whereas llamas are beasts of burden (pack animals) and fiber animals.