​​Llamas are members of the camelid family. Their close relatives are camels, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos. 

A llama's life span is about 20 years but they can live as many as 30 years.

Llamas can hum. In fact, come meet our humming llama, his name is Jerry!

Llamas were first domesticated and used as pack animals 4,000 to 5,000 years ago in the Peruvian highlands.

Llamas can spit up to 10 feet away. Don't worry they seldom spit at humans (unlike their camel cousins). Spitting is a way for llamas to establish a pecking order. 

Llamas can carry 60-75 pounds for up to 20 miles per day. 

Llamas are hardy and well suited for harsh environments. They are quite sure-footed, easily navigating rocky terrain at high altitudes.

Llamas are social animals and prefer to live with other llamas or other herd animals. 

A llama's stomach has three compartments. They are called the rumen, omasum, and abomasum. A cow's stomach has four compartments. Like cows, llamas must regurgitate and re-chew their food to digest it completely.