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Breeds- Camelids
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dromedary | -single hump, old world -original Arabian camel, in North Africa/Asia now -7+ ft tall, 1600 lbs -one baby at a time -40-50 years -padded feet, brown color |
| Bactrain | -2 humps, old world -hot/cold rocky deserts of Centraland East Asia -wide feet to walk across snow/sand - 1-2 babies, 1 is common -35 years - dark brown-beige, long shaggy coat that sheds in summer months |
| Llama Differentials | tall 47", course hair, elongated face with banana shaped ears. |
| Alpaca Differentials | small 35", shaggy hair, small blunt face with short ears. |
| Cria | neonate |
| Gestation | 350 days, also induced ovulators |
| Stomach | 3 chamber stomach; ruminant |
| Huarizo | crossbreed between a llama and an alpaca |
| Llama | -domesticated from the Guanacos, one of the most domesticated animals in the world -breeding stock, pack animal, driving, fiber production, therapy, and pets - white to black, w/ shades of beige/brown/red/roan |
| Alpaca | -domesticated version of Vicuna -2 distinct breeds |
| Hyacaya |