Llamas are cute, but what makes them even better human companions is their gentleness and empathy. People from their native habitat, the Andes Mountains in South America, dub them as “silent brothers” ...

Llamas are also domestic species from South America, and a member of the camel family. Alpacas, llamas, guanacos, and vicuñas are four species that are collectively known as lamoids.

Zoo officials say the eight-year-old member of the Camelid family -- which includes guanacos, camels, llamas, alpacas and vicunas -- gave birth on August 20th and is adjusting well to being a new ...

Vicuna and guanaco are protected wild species; llama and alpaca have been domesticated for thousands of years. Llamas and alpacas can successfully interbreed, according to the college.

Llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos in South America are being hailed as heroes of the high plateaus for their resilience to harsh environments and climate change, as well as their cultural ...

Preserved DNA from animals that lived over 2400 years ago suggests that present-day llamas and alpacas are descended in part from an extinct population of camelids called guanacos ...

They are really cute. Young llamas, alpacas and vicunas are called crias. To my eye, guanacos are roughly the size of white-tailed deer, but their long necks make them look more slender and graceful.

South American camelids, like llamas, alpacas, guanacos and vicuñas have some of the softest and most sought-after wool in the world.

Adam Walton finds out all about camels, llamas, alpacas, vicunas and guanacos in this, the UN International Year of Camelids. Show more Adam Walton finds out all about camels, llamas, alpacas ...