Camels | Llamas: Family Camelidae

Description

The family Camelidae contains 6 unique species - 4 llamas and 2 cammels. Collectively they are called camelids. These six species belong to the larger group of hooved mammals known as the even-toed ungulates. However, they differ from other members of this group in a few key areas. 

Key Specis

• Llama (Lama glama)
• Guanaco (Lama guanicoe)
• Vicuna (Vicugna vicugna)
• Alpaca (Vicugna pacos)
• Dromedary (Camelus dromedarius)
• Bactrian Camel (Camelus bactrianus)