The llama is a pack animal, but it is also used as a source of food, wool, hides and dried dung for fuel. Llama herds are found mostly in Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, and Argentina, and they have been exported to other countries.Typically, they are saddled with loads of 50 to 75 pounds. With this weight they can go up to 20 miles in a single day.They can go through rough terrains carrying this weight.

The llama is a large camelid that originated in North America about 40 million years ago. Llamas migrated South America to and Asia about 3 million years ago. Llamas are larger than Alpacas and their heads longer in length. Llamas ears are banana shaped and a fully grown llama is about 3-4 feet tall . A baby llama is called a cria! A cria can weigh from 9 to 14 kilograms. They live for roughly 15-20 years and give birth to one baby. They only sound they make is a hum but if they are upset or frightened then they will make an alarm sound. Llamas can feel depressed if there is not other llamas around. They are calm and friendly but slightly shy. They are very easy to train but can spit if angry but only at other llamas. They are kind and gentle and can be curious! Llamas can hum, cluck, hiss and make an alarm call! ​