<P> The llama (/ ˈlɑːmə /; Spanish: (ˈʝama) locally (ˈʎama) or (ˈʒama)) (Lama glama) is a domesticated South American camelid, widely used as a meat and pack animal by Andean cultures since the Pre-Columbian era . </P> <P> The height of a full - grown, full - size llama is 1.7 to 1.8 m (5.6 to 5.9 ft) tall at the top of the head, and can weigh between 130 and 200 kg (290 and 440 lb). At birth, a baby llama (called a cria) can weigh between 9 and 14 kg (20 and 31 lb). Llamas typically live for 15 to 25 years, with some individuals surviving 30 years or more . </P> <P> They are very social animals and live with other llamas as a herd . The wool produced by a llama is very soft and lanolin - free . Llamas are intelligent and can learn simple tasks after a few repetitions . When using a pack, they can carry about 25 to 30% of their body weight for 8 to 13 km (5--8 miles). </P> <P> The name llama (in the past also spelled' lama' or' glama') was adopted by European settlers from native Peruvians . </P>

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