by David | Mar 13, 2014 | Llama Body, Toenails & Trimming
One of the first things that needs attention when a newly rescued llama arrives in the Sanctuary, is toenail trimming. Many llamas are acquired as guard animals and left to roam out in the pasture with sheep or goats and since they receive very little attention,...
by David | Jan 31, 2014 | Spitting
In the world of camelids (llama, alpaca, camel, guanaco and vicuna) spitting is the equivalent of throwing a stun grenade at your opponent. Despite being extremely effective at immobilizing their opponent, the spittor …..and anyone else in the vicinity, also...
by David | Jan 14, 2014 | Eyes & Eyelashes, Llama Body
All camelids (llamas, alpacas, camels, vicunas, guanacos) have Exquisite Eyelashes. Eyelashes aren’t just for show, they perform several important functions, especially for animals with large eyes. Llamas have extremely long, thick eyelashes. Eyelashes shield...
by David | Jan 3, 2014 | Aggression, Alpaca Behaviour, Castration, Llama Handling
Most male llamas and alpacas will live happily in groups, whether they are intact or castrated. Occasionally, we encounter a llama or an alpaca who just has to cause trouble! Not much different from humans really; one troubled soul can disrupt the lives of many....
by David | Dec 17, 2013 | Fun and Games, Llama Behaviour, Llama Games
Llamas love to run and play, especially the youngsters. What appears to us be play is actually the animals practicing their life-saving skills, such as escape and evasion from predators. If you are not at the top of the food chain, then somewhere out there, is a...
