Llama

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/llama

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Lama glama
2. What do llamas eat?Llamas mainly eat grasses, sedges, and other low‑growing plants found in the Andes. Their stomach has three compartments that help break down tough fibers, and they chew the food again to get more nutrients.
3. Why do llamas have thick fur?The thick, multi‑layered fleece keeps them warm in the cold, high‑altitude Andes. It acts like a natural blanket against sub‑zero temperatures.

Ungulate: A hoofed mammal, such as a horse, deer, or llama.
Ruminant: An animal with a specialized digestive system (often a multi-compartment stomach) that allows for the fermentation and re-chewing of plant matter.
Keystone Species: A species that has a disproportionately large effect on its natural environment relative to its abundance.
Physiological Adaptations: Specialized biological traits that help an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.