LLAMAS FOR DAYS

Interesting Facts

What Do They Eat?

Llamas are browsing herbivores that eat mountain vegetation, such as low shrubs and lichens. They do, however, also graze on grass, or eat feed commercially produced for sheep and goats.

Interesting facts

• Llamas have unusual blood; they have a high level of hemogoblin (which is what carries oxygen) in their bloodstream. and oval-shaped red blood cells for living at high altitudes, where there are low levels of oxygen.
• Llamas are very social animals. However, in dominance disputes, they will spit at each other, and are known for spitting at humans.
• Llamas are aggressive to predators and, because of this, they are commonly used as guard animals for horses, sheep, goats, and hens. Typically, a single castrated male is used for such guard duty.