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Ice cream cone

Kale Salt-free tuna fish Carrot

Critter Clues FROM PAGE 7
Our mystery critter is the llama. These versatile
animals have played important roles in society for thousands
of years. Historically, llamas were used as working animals.
They are one of the oldest domesticated animals in the world.
Prominent in the Andes Mountains, they were used by the Incas
of Peru for clothes and food. In the 19th century, llamas were
brought to the United States. Today, they are still used all over
the world to move goods and guard livestock. Their fleece is
also used for fabric. Llamas are very adaptable. Because they
lived at high altitudes in the mountains, they adapted to need a
lower amount of oxygen. Their thick coat helps them withstand
cold temperatures and rain, while their shorter hair on other areas
helps dissipate heat when they live in warmer climates. Llamas are
social animals and live in herds in the wild. They communicate with
one another by clucking, humming, and using high-pitched calls to warn
others of danger. They also use ear and tail movements to communicate.
They spit as a way to defend themselves by appearing aggressive. Llamas are very gentle animals, but
they will fiercely protect animals they consider part of their herd, including livestock. They are also fast
learners and can be easily trained. In recent years, llamas have begun to be trained as therapy animals
for places like hospitals, senior communities, and schools. During the pandemic in 2020, one farmer in
Oregon brought his pet llama to help the seniors in his community! Interested in adopting a llama as a
pet or a guard animal? Llamas need special grooming, a specific diet, and a lot of space to be happy and
healthy. For more information, visit llamasanctuary.com. For more information on llamas as therapy
animals, visit mentalfloss.com and search “llama therapy.”

BOOK NOOK

I Like Animals... What Jobs Are There?

Written by Steve Martin | Illustrated by Roberto Blefari
Recommended for ages 7-11
What do you want to do when you grow up? Children who love animals can find
out all about potential future careers, from veterinarian to zookeeper to pet portrait
artist, as they’re taken through a “day in the life” of 25 different animal workers.

COPYRIGHT: I LIKE ANIMALS ... WHAT JOBS ARE THERE? © 2020 QUARTO PUBLISHING PLC. PUBLISHED BY KANE MILLER BOOKS.
SUMMARY COURTESY OF THE PUBLISHER.