In the Andes mountains of South America, llamas have been bred for more than four thousand years. They are used to transport goods in places where cars and trucks cannot go, and their wool is woven into beautiful, warm clothing. Now more and more of these useful animals live in North America, as well.
This engaging photo essay introduces Gypsy, a baby llama born on a ranch in northern California. She is one of more than twelve thousand llamas that are being raised in the United States and Canada as pets, for their wool, and to carry gear for hikers. The lively text and forty captivating full-color photographs highlight these animals' unique physical features and present a fascinating view of their day-to-day life and behavior.
Llama offers youngsters a close-up view of these gentle, elegant-looking natives of the high Andean plateaus.
In the Andes mountains of South America, llamas have been bred for more than four thousand years. They are used to transport goods in places where cars and trucks cannot go, and their wool is woven into beautiful, warm clothing. Now more and more of these useful animals live in North America, as well.
This engaging photo essay introduces Gypsy, a baby llama born on a ranch in northern California. She is one of more than twelve thousand llamas that are being raised in the United States and Canada as pets, for their wool, and to carry gear for hikers. The lively text and forty captivating full-color photographs highlight these animals' unique physical features and present a fascinating view of their day-to-day life and behavior.
Llama offers youngsters a close-up view of these gentle, elegant-looking natives of the high Andean plateaus.