Llama Power Slides Final
High Altitude
Llamas
Mastering the Andes Mountains
South America
What is a Llama?
Llamas are members of the camel family. They live in the high Andes Mountains, where the air is thin and the ground is rocky!
Fun Fact
Llamas don't have top front teeth! They use their hard gums to grind up tough plants.
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13,000+ FEET
EAT
CHEW
Energy!
Fuel for the Climb
Llamas have a 3-part stomach.
Super-Powered Blood
Thin Air
High in the mountains, there is less oxygen. This makes it hard for most animals to breathe!
Oval Cells
Llamas have oval-shaped cells that grab more oxygen from every breath!
Built for Rocks & Ice
Padded Feet
Soft pads on their toes act like mountain tires to grip slippery rocks!
Heavy Wool
A thick coat keeps them toasty warm and safe from the harsh mountain sun!
Llama Logic Quiz
Which of these adaptations helps a llama breathe easily while climbing high mountains?
A. Three-part stomach
B. Oval blood cells
C. Padded mountain feet
D. Thick wooly coat