Charming Smile

by Lyuba Filatova

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Charming Smile

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Lyuba Filatova

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The llama is a South American relative of the camel, though the llama does not have a hump. Llamas appear to have originated from the central plains of North America about 40 million years ago. They migrated to South America about 3 million years ago. Llamas were domesticated by the Incas 4,000 to 5,000 years ago. Today llamas live throughout the Americas, Europe and Australia as domesticated livestock.
Llama’s body is covered with wool which can be black, gray, white or brown, with variety of patterns. Llamas do not have hooves but their feet have soft, leathery pads and two toes with toenails. Llama has elongated face, large nostrils and long ears that are slightly curved inwardly characteristically known as “banana” shaped.
Llama’s have an excellent sense of smell, eyesight and hearing. They can reach speeds up to 56 kilometer (35 miles) per hour. Llamas are a very gentle, shy and a very curious animal. They are also intelligent and can learn simple tasks after a few repetitions. Llamas are very social animals and live with other llamas as a herd.
Llamas are herbivores. Llamas eat grass, hay, and grain, and as browsers, also like bark and twigs. For treats they love cut up apples and carrots.
Llamas contribute much more than transportation to the human communities in which they live. Leather is made from their hides, and their wool is crafted into ropes, rugs, and fabrics. Llama dung makes great fuel—and fertilizer. In fact, it may have helped the Incans grow corn and survive in the Andes.
In animal totems, the llama is said to bring energies of hard work, responsibility and endurance.
Captured in Needham farm, Massachusetts

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July 6th, 2018

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