Llama

Llama is a domesticated species, originated 4000–6000 years ago in Peru, Central Andes. Its wild ancestor is Guanaco (Lama guanicoe).

Taxonomy

■ Phylum Chordata – chordates
■ Class Mammalia – mammals
■ Order Artiodactyla – even-toed ungulates
■ Family Camelidae – camelids
■ Species Lama glama – Llama

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