Llama Facts:

1. life span of a llama is about 15 to 29 years,
2 weight of llama is 200 to 450 pounds.
3 the height of llamas; 36" to 47" at the shoulder  and 5' to 6'. 5" at the head.
4 average gestation; 350 days (11.5 months).
5 color: A llama may be solid , spotted, or marked in a wide variety of pattens, with wool colors from white to black & many shades of gray, beige, brown, red & roan in between.
6. Reproduction , birth & babies: Females are bred at 16 to 24 months of age'. Llamas do not have heat cycle; they are induced ovulates (ovulation occurring 24 to 36 hours after breeding. Llamas can be breed at any time of the year. A single baby ("Cria") is usually delivered from a standing mother, the llama owners. Twinning is a rare occurrence. Normal birth weights are between 20 to 35 pounds, & the cria usually stands & nurses within 90 minutes.