The llama is a South American camelid, used as a pack and meat animal by Andean cultures since pre-hispanic times. Lama glama
The llama is a South American camelid, widely used as a pack and meat animal by Andean cultures since pre-hispanic times. Lama glama "Through the whole extent of Peru these animals are extremely numerous. Their flesh is good eating, their wool is excellent, and their whole lives are spent transporting the commodities of the country." Handcoloured copperplate engraving from "The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine; or, Complete Cabinet of the Curiosities and Beauties of Nature" (1798~1802) published by Harrison, London.
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