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THE STORY OF THE LLAMA . 
in the silver mining districts cannot be overestimated, for it can carry the 
metal from the mines in places of such abrupt descent that neither mules 
nor asses can keep their footing. 
These animals are comparatively small and possess no hump, so that 
they may easily be distinguished from the camels. Their hair is very 
woolly, and their countenance has a very sheep-like expression. 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 
A LLAMA. 
their haunts are always found to be upon rocky ground, and 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 or uneven ground. 
A flock of llamas journeying across the table lands is a beautiful sight. 
They proceed at a slow and measured pace, gazing eagerly in every direc- 
