13/11/2025
Llama (Lama glama) is a domestic specie of camelid originating from the Andes mountains of mainly Peru and Bolivia. Llamas are descended from wild guanacos and are among the oldest domestic animals in the world.
Llamas can reach a height of 1.8m and weigh as much as 200kg.
A male llama is called a “Macho” a female is called a “Hembra” and a baby llama is called a “Cria” A group of llamas is called a herd.
Our herd consists of 1 macho and 2 hembras. They are all 17 years old and can live for around 25 years.
Just like camels, llamas can spit!!
Spitting is used to establish dominance and determine a pecking order as well as for defence. Females will also spit at males that they are not interested in.
Before a llama spits it will give a warning by pinning back its ears, puffing out its nostrils and raising up its chin. If the warning is not taken they will then regurgitate the contents of their stomach and they can spit this foul smelling liquid as far as 3 meters.
Don’t worry though you’re able to see our herd from a distance safe from spitting.
