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Llamas
are orininally from North America from about 40 millions
years ago according to the fossilized records. During
the ice age one group left for Asia and evolved into
the camel. The other group moved to South America and
settled in Chile and Peru. The Incas used the Llamas
as domesticated pack animals for food and transportation
6000 years ago and they are the world's oldest domesticated
animal. The uses of Llamas never ceases to amaze me.
They are used for packing, pulling carts, wool, parades
and Llama shows, golf caddies, pets and lifestock protection
of sheep. The natural lifespan for Llamas is 15 to 25
years and they grow to about 3-4 feet in height. They
usually weigh between 250 and 450 pounds. They also
come in black, gray, brown and my favourite color beige.
Llamas also spit to show their rank in the herd or to
chase away other non-native Llamas. Llamas are also
very tame and do not spit or kick most humans unless
they have been abused by them. They also have padded
feet so even if they did kick you it wouldn't hurt as
much as a cow or horse kick. Llamas are also too small
to ride but children can ride them. They are primarily
used as a packing animal.
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