ALPACA LLAMA.— l/awa I'aco.s. 



The Liamas inhabit the new workl, where they evidently represent the camels 

 of the old world. These animals are comparatively small in their dimensions, 

 and possess no hmnp, so that they may easily be distingnished from the camels. 

 Their hair is very woolly, and their countenance has a very sheep-like expression, 

 so that a full-haired Llama instantly reminds the spectator of a long-legged, long- 

 necked sheep. The feet of the Llamas are very different from those of the camels, 

 as their haunts are always found to be upon rocky ground, and their feet must of 

 necessity be accommodated to the ground on which they are accustomed to tread. 

 The toes of the Llama are completely divided, and are each furnished with a 

 rough cushion beneath, and a strong, claw -like hoof above, so that the member 

 may take a firm hold of rocky and uneven ground. 



Pour species of Llamas are now acknowledged; namely, the Vicugna, the 

 Guanaco, the Yamma, and the Alpaca. 



The Alpaca, or Paco, is supposed by several zoologists to be only a domesti- 

 cated variety of the Guanaco. Its colour is generally black, but is often variegated 

 with brown and white. The wool of this species is long, soft, silky, and extremely 

 valuable in the commercial world. A herd of Llamas has been imported into 

 Australia, and seems to have succeeded remarkably well, the yield of wool having 

 been quite as rich as was hoped by the enterprising importer. It is a handsome 

 and a gentle animal, and is only found in a domesticated state. 



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