Now before you look at the Llama, I must apologise for the
white mist that is on most of the shots.
I had not realised that Tilly the pup had licked the lens when she ‘naughtily’
jumped up. Eileen and I came across these
Llamas after we had been bird watching at Yarmouth. I will end with a video of the sea as we
stopped at a cliff top car park that was slipping away into the sea!
Llamas
are members of the camelid, or camel, family.
I spent a good while feeding them grass however the
brown one would not let the white one have any and chased it away however I
managed to find a way round this and he got his share in the way. A ‘bully’ never wins!
Llamas were first domesticated and used as pack animals
4,000 to 5,000 years ago by Indians in the Peruvian highlands.
Llamas
are hardy and well suited to harsh environments.
Llamas are smart and easy to train. Look now intent he is listening to me!!
Llamas
weigh 280 to 450 pounds and can carry about a quarter of their body weight, so
a 400-pound male llama can carry about 100 pounds on a trek of 10 to 12 miles
with no problem.
Llamas are social animals and prefer to live with
other Llamas or herd animals.
Camelids first appeared on the Central Plains of North America about 40 million years ago. About 3 million years ago, Llamas' ancestors migrated to South America.
Llamas don't bite. They spit when they're agitated,
but
that's mostly at each other.
The current population of llamas and alpacas in South America is estimated to be more than 7 million, and there are about 158,000 llamas and 100,000 alpacas in the U.S. and Canada today.
Llamas live to be about 20 years old.
Llamas are vegetarians and have efficient digestive
systems.
I have more information on a previous post regarding these Llamas (found in labels in right hand column under, Llama).
The short video of the sea at Compton Bay can be accessed at
http://youtu.be/Adh7-0tLovs
http://youtu.be/Adh7-0tLovs
If there is a black space below, click it and the video will appear.
I hope you liked seeing these Llamas and video.
Many thanks for visiting and to those who left comment
on any of my blogs.
I am linking this post with Saturdays Critters.
I am linking this post with Saturdays Critters.
I have a huge soft spot for llamas and alpacas. An enterprising gentleman in my city takes his llamas to nursing homes and the hospice - where they bring immense cheer. And, when a friend's mother passed away, after seeing and loving the llama he brought it to the funeral.
ReplyDeleteHI EC How wonderful and thanks for sharing that with me.
DeleteYes it does have a similarity to a Camel. Its spitting is really amusing.
ReplyDeleteI love these animals Margaret. There are some down the road where I'm staying at the moment.
ReplyDeleteThat brown one is a beauty.
Hi Keith Good to hear from you and many thanks for comment. Perhaps we will see some photos from you onthe Llama, without the 'licked'lens!!! I am just out now with a group to look for Yellowhammers and see what else turns up.
DeleteLove the cute closeups of the llamas.. Thanks for sharing the info and post on Saturdays' Critters.. Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeletewonderful shots, funny about Tilly. I've seen them spit and love knitting with their wool.
ReplyDeleteI have a soft spot for llamas - such character in their faces - enjoyed viewing your photos Margaret thank you!
ReplyDeleteGreat Tilly enhanced photos Margaret!
ReplyDeleteHi Margaret, is that a new photographic effect that Tilly has invented?
ReplyDeleteAlways good to see these lovely animals, thanks for all the interesting info...[;o)
we have a couple in our area - one is used to guard a herd of cattle.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful BIG eyes they have!
ReplyDeleteHi Margaret, those Llamas are too funny. What a bully the brown one is wanting all the attention. I considered removing the Captchas from my blog comments but checked and found they were blocking a lot of spam comments for me so I will have to keep them for now. I hope this doesn't stop you from stopping by my blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks for understanding.
Hi Carole. I have never had spam on my blog however if I did, all I have to do,is, instead of publishing it, I would click delete. it's as simply as that however I respect your decision. Gld you liked the Llmas and have a great weekend.
DeleteThey are beautiful and have lovely faces :)
ReplyDeleteLove your Llama shots. They are wonderful critters.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.1sthappyfamily.com/2014/03/the-difference-and-last-update.html
Gorgeous photos! Their eyes are fascinating! So cute!
ReplyDeleteI love this, licking the lens. Such a challenge! We have lots of these critters on farms around here. They seem like a lot of work, but many market their products well.
ReplyDelete(ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!
Oh Margaret, these are handsome animals. We have a few llama's in our area and I always have to stop to watch them when they are out. I love the blue eyes in the shy one (glad you made sure he got his share of grass). And I have to tell you there is nothing more peaceful than the sound of the sea washing up on shore. Loved the video ... in fact I loved the whole post. Thank you !
ReplyDeleteAndrea @ From The Sol
You did have its undivided attention. Love those faces!
ReplyDeleteYou got some great pictures of the llamas. Thanks for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful animals! I love those eyes. I wish you a peaceful Sunday.
ReplyDeleteLlamas have really kind looking eyes.
ReplyDeletevery intriguing eyes that animal has. Lovely creatures.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful gentle looking critters. Love the long eyelashes!
ReplyDeleteLovely shots Margaret! and at least you did not have Illama spit to go with the dog licking. Have you ever been spit upon by a llama??
ReplyDeleteHI Jeanne No a Llama has never spat on me. thanks for comment.
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