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LAMAS & ALPACAS are Social and domesticated members of the South American Camelid family. They are the oldest domestic animals in the world(domesticated around 6000 years ago) Hornless, cud-chewing animals having even number of toes and padded feet Look like long-necked camels without humps Have the most amazing big eyes with very long eyelashes Llamas are mainly used as pack and guard animals Alpacas are generally meant for wool & meat production. UG ppt by D.K THAPA.
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Llamas are still used as pack animals in South America and produce soft, lanolin-free fiber. They are social animals that can carry around 25-30% of their body weight.
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Alpacas are a domesticated herd animal dating back 4000 years. They produce soft, warm fleece and are gentle and low maintenance. Demand for alpaca fiber is high but the US cannot keep up with demand. Alpacas have positive environmental effects as their waste is low odor fertilizer and they do not pollute air or water. Their fleece is used to make yarn, felt and finished clothing products. Alpaca farming benefits Maine's economy as the climate is similar to their native Andes highlands.
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The document discusses several animals that produce fiber, including sheep, goats, alpacas, angora goats, llamas, yaks, and their fibers such as wool. Sheep wool is obtained by shearing sheep annually. Goat fur comes in different lengths and colors and is used to make mohair and cashmere. Angora goats have long curly wool called mohair. Alpacas and llamas produce fiber similar to wool. Yaks are found in the Himalayas and produce fiber. These animals' fibers keep them warm and are crafted into various fabrics.
South american camelidae
This document summarizes information about South American camelids. It discusses the four main types: llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos. Llamas and alpacas have been domesticated as pack animals and for their fiber, while vicuñas and guanacos remain wild. Each camelid has distinct physical characteristics and behaviors. The document provides details on the historical and current uses and conservation status of each South American camelid type.
Llama and Alpaca Farming
Llamas and alpacas can be raised on marginal pastureland as an alternative livestock enterprise. There are over 200,000 llamas and 20,000 alpacas in North America. Both are domesticated South American camelids used for fiber and meat. The initial investment in breeding stock is substantial, making llama/alpaca farming high-risk. Income comes from fiber sales and live animal sales for breeding or packing. Fiber prices range from $20-40/lb for llama fiber to $160/lb for alpaca yarn. Live animal prices range from $200-1000 for llamas to $10,000-30,000 for alpacas. Llamas can
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Amphibians are a diverse group of over 4,800 species including salamanders, frogs, and caecilians. They typically have a two-part lifecycle with an aquatic larval stage and terrestrial adult stage. Amphibians can live on both land and water and are found in a variety of habitats from deserts to rainforests, as long as it is damp. They have evolved adaptations like permeable skin, three-chambered hearts, and the ability to regenerate limbs that allow them to thrive on land and in water.
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The document provides information on various animal species. It includes sections on antelope, alpaca, alligators, bears, buffalo, bulls, cats, camels, cows, dogs, donkeys, elephants, earthworms, fish, goats, hens, horses, hippos, kangaroos, lions, llamas, monkeys, moose, owls, pigs, rabbits, rhinos, sheep, snakes, tigers, turkeys, whales, wolves, and zebras. Each section provides some key facts about the species and how they are used by humans.
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Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates that live in warm climates and regulate their body temperature based on external temperatures. There are over 6,000 reptile species including only two poisonous lizards: the Gila monster and horned lizard. The chameleon's long tongue helps it hunt birds. The sea snake has the most potent venom which is 80,000 times stronger than a cobra's venom. Terrestrial turtles can live over 100 years.
Amphibians are cold-blooded vertebrates that live on land and in water. There are over 4,000 amphibian species classified into three orders. Some amphibians produce skin poisons for defense, which are
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Llamas and alpacas new version
- 1. LLAMA LLAMAS & ALPACAS BY; D.K THAPA ALPACA
- 2. Social and domesticated members of the South American Camelid family They are the oldest domestic animals in the world(domesticated around 6000 years ago) Hornless, cud-chewing animals having even number of toes and padded feet Look like long-necked camels without humps Have the most amazing big eyes with very long eyelashes Llamas are mainly used as pack and guard animals Alpacas are generally meant for wool & meat production WHAT ARE LLAMAS & ALPACAS?
- 3. Llamas used for PACK purpose I do works
- 4. Camelids originated from the central plains of N. America about 40 million years ago Began migrating around 3 million years ago Those heading west became camels Those moving south along the Andean mountain ranges of Bolivia, Chile and Peru are the modern llamas, alpacas, vicunas and guanacos Llamas are believed to be descendents of the guanaco(Lama guanicoe), while alpacas were domesticated from the wild vicuna(Vicugna vicugna) for fiber production BRIEF HISTORY
- 5. CLASSIFICATION Kingdom : Animalia Phylum : Chordata Class : Mammalia Order : Artiodactyla Suborder : Tylopoda Family : Camelidae Genus : Lama Species : L. glama (Llama) Genus : Vicugna Species : V. pacos (Alpaca)
- 6. BODY PARTS OF LLAMA 1:ears; 2:poll; 3:withers; 4:back; 5:hip; 6:croup; 7: base of tail; 8:tail; 9:buttock; 10:hock; 11:metatarsal gland; 12:heel; 13:cannon bone; 14:gaskin; 15 stifle joint; 16 flank; 17:barrel; 18:elbow; 19pastern; 20:fetlock; 21:knee; 22:Chest; 23:point of shoulder; 24:shoulder; 25:throat; 26:cheek or jowl; 27:muzzle
- 7. An adult alpaca weighs between 48-84 kg Adult llamas usually weigh around 130-200 kg Height at wither: 40-45’’ for llama; 36’’ for alpaca Split prehensile lip Pseudo ruminants: have three chambered stomach; omasum is either small or absent Able to adapt to a variety of climates Chromosome number is 74 Life span: alpaca- 20 to 25 years ; llama- 15 to 30 years BODY FEATURES
- 8. Two types of alpaca: the Huacaya- fleece has a wavy quality and grows perpendicular to skin and the Suri- have locketed, lustrous fine fiber (longer than Huacaya) which hangs in ringlets vertical to the ground Fleece is free of lanolin, making the processing of the raw fiber relatively easy, without the use of harsh chemicals Fiber is flame resistant Without lanolin, it doesn’t repel water A fleece from one alpaca can produce as much as 5kg of fiber ALPACA FIBER
- 10. A shorn ALPACA
- 11. Breeding age- male: 24-36 months; female:18-24 months Females are induced ovulators and breed throughout their life Females have four teats Gestation period: 350 days-llama; 335 days-alpaca Involution period: 14-21 days Newborn is called “CRIA” Twins are rare; they usually produce 1 offspring per each parturition REPRODUCTION
- 12. A dam (llama) and her CRIA
- 13. Generally quiet and docile Use a field toilet and forms dung piles, thus extremely hygienic when compared to other animals They make a humming sound Male produces a special sound-‘orgle’ during mating They communicate through posture, ear and tail movement Sometimes, they may spit to each other to show their dominance over another member of the herd If a llama is agitated, it will lay its ears back BEHAVIOUR
- 14. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LLAMA AND ALPACA EARS: Alpacas have smaller, pointed ears while llamas have long banana shaped ears COAT: Llama has a very coarse outer coat over a softer inner coat whereas alpaca has a very fine single coat TOOTH: Alpaca’s tooth have no enamel on the tongue side of their incisors and they continually grow as they wear down from grazing whereas llama’s tooth are fully enameled FIBER(Amt): Alpaca produces more fiber than a llama (though an adult llama is twice the size of an adult alpaca)
- 15. BACK & TAIL: The back of alpaca is slightly rounded and the tail slope down from the back whereas a llama has a flat, level back with the tail placed right off the end of the back ALPACA CONTD… LLAMA
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