1 That looks more like an Alpaca.
I think I read somewhere that Alpacas favorite pastime is beating llamas asses. lol.

2 Actually, they do call it an "alpaca shirt."

Wait, you actually looked at that blob of white and can see a difference between that blob and a different blob that might be a llama? Heck, I thought it was a giraffe with leg warmers at first...

3 As long as we're being silly, I have to share a funny story. I owned an outfitter store in Colorado [for those living on either left coast, that is a store to outfit hunters (gasp) and fishermen]. There were a number of Llama breeders in Colorado touting the Llama as a great pack animals for hunters [to those on either left coast, that is a beast of burdenwho carries supplies in to hunting camp, and your "kill" out, whether it is deer, bear, elk, etc.]. The outfitter guides had a saying about them, "The best way to pack a Llama is one on either side of a mule." ;-))))

4 lol! Nice one!

I need to get out there and do some serious hunting. I can't decide between Colorado and Canada...

5 lol I found some interesting facts about llamas.

Llamas don't bite, don't dig, don't bark and don't have fleas. They are dependable companions for packing and jogging. Llamas can be trained to pull carts and carry children. Llamas are not like "livestock", but more like family pets. Although substandard in every way to Alpacas, they soon become a family project with husband, wife, kids and grandkids all joining in on the fun and enjoyment of raising these wonderful companions.


Llamas were domesticated from guanacos in the Andean highlands of Peru 4,000-5,000 years ago and are among the oldest domestic animals in the world. Primarily a beast of burden, they provided Alpacas and native herdsmen with meat, wool for clothing, hide for shelter, pellets for fuel and offerings to their gods. Today there are over 100,000 llamas in the United States and Canada with most being subservient to Alpacas.

Wool ranges from white to black, with shades of gray, beige, brown, red and roan between. It may be solid, spotted or marked in an array of patterns, but the wool is of a much lower quality than that of Alpacas.


Because llamas and their ancestors are specially suited to the harsh environment of their Andean homeland, North American owners will find them remarkably hardy, healthy, easy to care for and virtually disease-free, but still much more of a royal pain in the ass than of course, Alpacas.

6 LOL! That's absolutely hilarious!!!

7 I just couldn't resist that one. Sorry, I didn't provide the link. That could be difficult to find.

8 Thankfully!