Llama
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Domesticated highland camelid of the Andes, the llama hauls goods along narrow trails and offers soft, warm wool in earthy shades. Calm yet ready to spit, it grazes tough puna grass above 3 000 m, anchoring Andean culture from Peru to Argentina.
Technical factsheet
Type:Mammal
Habitat:Mountain
Diet:Herbivore
Continents:South America
Size:170–180 cm at the head
Weight:130–200 kg
Activity:Diurnal
Social behavior:Herd
Lifespan:15–20 years
Habitat: The Llama can be found in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina