By Mackenzie

Grade:6

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-Kingdom-Kingdom: Animalia : Animalia -Phylum-Phylum: Chordata: Chordata -Class-Class: Ariodactyla: Ariodactyla -family-family: Camelidae: Camelidae -Genus-Genus: Llama: Llama -species-species: L.glama: L.glama

Scientific ClassificationScientific Classification

appearance• Floppy ears, long, curved inwards• Feet are narrow• Toes separated• Hair long, wool and soft• Look like camels without humps

HabitatHabitat

►South AmericaSouth America►Grass landGrass land►High mountainsHigh mountains

Life cycleLife cycle 20-30 years20-30 years 1.7 to 1.8 is the size of a full grown 1.7 to 1.8 is the size of a full grown

llamallama Can weigh between 130 to 200 Can weigh between 130 to 200

kilogramskilograms Baby llama can weigh between 9 and Baby llama can weigh between 9 and

14 kilograms14 kilograms A baby llama is called cria A baby llama is called cria

Diet

GrassGrainHayshrubsTreatsOrange pealsBroccoli CarrotApples

PredatorsPredators

• Wild dogs • Cougars• Humans• Hunters

How they help the How they help the environmentenvironment

Sell poop for fuelSell poop for fuel Wool is crafted for rugs, ropes, and fabric Wool is crafted for rugs, ropes, and fabric Used for transportationUsed for transportation

Interact with humansInteract with humansKeep llamas as petsKeep llamas as petsBreads llamasBreads llamasProfits off them Profits off them Used for meat Used for meat Keep llamas on farms and ranchesKeep llamas on farms and ranchesUsed for dairy Used for dairy Used for wool and fur Used for wool and fur Carry heavey loads and goodsCarry heavey loads and goods

What can be done to help llama What can be done to help llama survivesurvive

Breading themBreading them Take care of the environment Take care of the environment Feed them foodFeed them food By not abusing them By not abusing them Keeping the environment clean and Keeping the environment clean and

also clean wateralso clean water

Other interesting factsOther interesting facts Llamas are very good with kids and familyLlamas are very good with kids and family Llamas are highly social animalsLlamas are highly social animals And they only spit if they are madAnd they only spit if they are mad Their thick fur helps them keep warm Their thick fur helps them keep warm

during cold weatherduring cold weather Carry 50-70 poundsCarry 50-70 pounds Can be told a a 6 footed manCan be told a a 6 footed man Disney made a movie about llamas, Disney made a movie about llamas,

Empire new groove along with a TV showEmpire new groove along with a TV show

References References Wild factWild fact Answer.comAnswer.com Facts about llamaFacts about llama Wise GeekWise Geek Wikipedia.orgWikipedia.org