Llama True or False

Answer whether the following statements about llamas are true or false.

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1. Llamas are camelids.

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They are one of seven species of camelids. The others are dromedaries, Bactrian camels, wild Bactrian camels, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos.

2. Llamas were originally domesticated in South America.

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3. Llamas are omnivores.

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They are herbivores.

4. There are fewer than 10 million llamas in the world.

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There are about 8 million.

5. Baby llamas are called calves.

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They are called crias.

6. Llamas have one toe on each hoof.

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They are even-toed ungulates with two toes on each hoof.

7. The oldest known fossils of the ancestors of modern llamas were found in Asia.

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They were found in North America. The fossil evidence indicates that the camelid family originated in North America about 40 million years ago.

8. Llamas are social animals and live in herds.

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9. The average lifespan of a llama is about 30-40 years.

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It is about 15-25 years.

10. Fully grown llamas are larger than fully grown alpacas.

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Fully grown llamas typically have a mass between 130 and 270 kilograms (about 300-600 pounds), while fully grown alpacas typically have a mass between 50 and 90 kilograms (about 100-200 pounds).

11. An average fully grown llama is about 1.8 meters or 6 feet tall.

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12. Llamas have no upper front teeth.

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13. Like cattle, sheep, and goats, llamas are ruminants with four stomach compartments.

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They are not ruminants and have three stomach compartments.

14. Llamas and alpacas were the only domesticated animals in the Americas prior to European contact.

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There were several others, including guinea pigs, turkeys, and dogs.

15. There are more llamas in Peru than in any other country.

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Bolivia has more.

16. In the United States and Canada, llamas are often used as guardian animals for other livestock.

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