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Zoo guide: OK, are we all together? Right, next we’re going to look at the llamas, but actually here we have four different animals which are all from South America and all related to camels. Llamas, which you have probably heard of, over here. And over there alpacas, vicuñas and guanacos.
Llamas and alpacas are both domesticated animals and vicuñas and guanacos are wild. Llamas are the biggest animal – they can grow up to 1.8 metres tall and in the past they were used to carry things. Llamas are very sociable animals and live together in groups, in herds.
Teenager 1: Don’t they spit at people, though?
Guide: Well, yes, they can. All members of the camelid family sometimes spit. You don’t want to mistreat a llama; it might even spit some of the contents of its stomach at you.
Group of teenagers: Uuuugggh!
Guide: But if you treat them properly they are not likely to. They respond well to being trained and they are usually gentle and curious.
OK, over here we have the alpacas. As you can see, they are smaller than the llamas. They’ve got smaller faces and they always look as though they are smiling. Look at this one’s face.
Group of teenagers: Aaaah!
Guide: The alpaca is famous for its wool, which is softer and warmer than sheep’s wool. There’s a big demand for alpaca wool from the fashion industry.
Right, next to the alpacas we have the vicuñas. As I said before, these animals are wild and they are thought to be the ancestors of the alpacas. Vicuñas are very elegant and graceful creatures. Look at this one. She’s beautiful.
Group of teenagers: Mmmm. She’s lovely. (etc.)
Guide: Have you heard of the Incas? The ancient rulers of Latin America who lived in the Andes? Well, they wore clothes made from vicuña wool – only the royal family were allowed to wear the wool. It is even softer than alpaca wool but vicuñas can only be shorn of their wool every three years. For that reason the wool’s very expensive.
And, lastly, we have the guanacos. They are similar to the vicuñas, but larger and stronger. They are capable of surviving at over 4,000 metres in the Andes. When they are in the desert they survive by licking the water off the cacti and other desert plants. Right, any questions?
Teenager 2: I think I can hear this llama making a noise.
Guide: Ah, yes. That could be the llama humming. They don’t open their mouths, they just make this strange noise. They hum when they are stressed, or the opposite, feeling relaxed.
Teenager 1: Can llamas live in the UK?
Guide: Yes, there are quite a lot of llamas and alpaca in the UK. They adapt very well to our climate. They make good pets and sometimes they’re used for trekking. You go on a picnic and use a llama to carry your food.
Teenager 3: Cool! I want to do that!
Guide: And sometimes farmers use them as guard dogs, I mean guard llama. The adult males will protect sheep and hens from animals that might attack them, like dogs or foxes. They’re really useful animals.
Discussion
What's your favourite wild animal? Why?
Comments
my favourite animal are cats, they are very curious, beautiful, they are very skilled, they run very fast, they are little, that's because they can be in a house without problems... they are perfect for be in a smaller yard or house
I am crazy about pandas. "The looks of a teddy bear" are what make pandas so popular. Pandas appeal to our "cuteness receptors" because they have large, front-facing eyes, and are extremely furry, so we, therefore, think of them as cuddly and cute. They are good at climbing trees and can also swim. You know what? Pandas are born looking like baby badgers, in fact, fur-less, pink, and blind. Pandas go from pink to white and black (or brown). I hope to be able to once visit a panda park in China.
My favourite animal is cat and bunny
My favorite wild animal is lion because it look beautiful and so strong.
My favorite animals are lions.They are very strong, fearless and so cool.They never leave their families and dormitories, they are ready to do everything to defend them, and they are also very good hunters. They referred to "King Of The Forests" and I think, they absolutely deserve this name! Although they are so predatory and wild, they are also very good parents for their cubs. They do everything they can to grow and protect them, they always play their cubs and so,
lions are one of the few wild animals with genuine family affection! I LOVE THE LIONS VERY MUCH!!!
Personally I think the lions are my favorite wild animal, even if I can't touch them because I'm scared . I love them because their really beautiful and their Strong. I think their afraid of nothing and their also considered like the king of all the animals it's really amazing.
My fav animal is the Arctic fox because of their soft white fur and the fact that they can live in extremely cold and freezing regions (btw when I heard there were only 200 Arctic wolves left in the world that made me feel so sad ;-;)
my favourite animal is a Hyena i think they're strong and have eyes that can glow in the dark.
Ⅰ like dogs they are cute and strong, Ⅰ have a toy poodle she is very fluffy and cute♡
I love wolves because they are wild and beautiful with black and white fur and they are cute ^^
My favourite wild animal is the pandas. Because they fat, their height, their color (very pure: black and white), their loveliness, their faces (it looks so funny). And there also has a cartoon named: "We bare bear" so I love them even more. : >
My favourite wild animal is a panther, because it looks very graceful and beautiful. But it is also very fast and dangerous. And its black shimmering hair looks amazing!
I like dogs. Because they are realy good friends for people)
Zebra is my favourite wild animal.
Cat Cat Cat Cat the best! A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E -Adorable Dainty Original Reliable Amazing Beautiful Lovely Elegant!
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My favourite animals are dog, cat, horse and rabbit because they are very cute and funny. I love all of them but especially horses because of their elegance and nobility.
Thanks to this listening part i have learned alpacas, vicunas and guanacos. I live in Turkey unfortunately i can't see this kind of animals. :( :(
My favourite wild animal is white tiger .......... Because it symbolizes power
Hi everyone. I love all animals, like lots of people. However, I like cats especially. Because they haven't been pet, yet. When people call them, they don't answer us every time. That's a good thing I think.
P.s. I like dogs:)
For me I consider lion as my favorite wild animal for many reasons. Firstly because it's the king of all animals it is fast strong and one more thing many people usually don't know it doesn't spit human until human try to attack it
I don't have a favorite animal, because I think that all the animals are special.
I love cats) They are cute and small)
They are so cuuuute!
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My favourite animal is dog because they are loyal and protect our home from the f thieves.
My favorite wild animal is the eagle. Because it is a powerful and free animal. It's a beautiful animal.
I love dogs because they're cute, smart and loyal ;)
My favourite wild animal is dolphin
they're so funny and cute
My favourite animal is lion. I like it because I think is a very beautiful animal, and I like his colour, although isn't the king of the jungle, but the king of the savannah.
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