Llamas are the largest of the camelid family and were used as beasts of burden by the Incas. These adults weigh about 180 kilograms and are about 1.25 metres high at the shoulder. Llamas have strong guard hairs and a fine undercoat. The soft undercoat is used by spinners, weavers and knitters, but is not as valuable as alpaca fibre.
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