Classification of Llama Common Name llama Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Mammalia Order Artiodactyla Family Camelidae Genus Species Lama (Peruvian name for animals in the camel family) glama (name given by Linnaeus, corruption of llama) Llama's are a member of the camelied family, which includes camels, alpacas,vicunas, and guanacos. Historically, in the wild, they were found in the Andes Mountain of South America, where they were farmed and domisticated for hundreds of years for meat, milk, wool, and for use as pack animals. They are now farmed in many countries worldwide. The Llama's under-coat wool is known for its softness, whereas the upper-coat wool (known as "guard hairs") is a little coarser, and serves to protect llamas from debris and rain. Both coats are used for weaving into fibers. Llamas are social animals and live in herds. Llamas are herbivores, preferring to munch on low shrubs, lichens, grasses, seeds, grai...
