The llama

The llama is a domesticated camelid native to South America, part of the Auchenidae family, which also includes the vicuña, the guanaco, and the alpaca. It is distinguished by its considerable size, its suitability as a pack animal, its use for meat and wool production, as well as its cultural significance in the Andes. Key features of the llama: Class it belongs to: It is one of the four Auchenidae (or South American camelids) and is the largest and most robust. Background: This is a domesticated species that originated in the mountains of South America, specifically in the South American Altiplano. The alpaca, on the other hand, is related to llamas and vicuñas. It is of great importance in Andean cultures, such as that of the Incas, where it was considered sacred and used in rituals.