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A llama can spit over a distance of about 10 to 15 feet (3 to 4.5 meters). Even at that range, a llama can spit with surprising accuracy, so donât drop your guard too quickly.2 of 2 Show All.lamas definitely do spit, a trait they share with other South American camelids. Iâve seen a llama spit all over a tourist in Bolivia and -- believe me -- itâs not a pretty sight.
The llama is a domesticated South American camelid, widely used as a meat and pack animal by Andean cultures since the Pre-Columbian era. The height of a full-grown, full-size llama is 1.7 to 1.8 m tall at the top of the head, and can weigh between 130 and 200 kg. At birth, a baby llama can weigh between 9 and 14 kg. Llamas typically live for 15 to 25 years, with some individuals surviving 30 years or more. They are very social animals and live with other llamas as a herd. The wool produced by a llama is very soft and lanolin-free. Llamas are intelligent and can learn simple tasks after a few repetitions. When using a pack, they can carry about 25 to 30% of their body weight for 8 to 13 km (5â8 miles). The name llama (in the past also spelled 'lama' or 'glama') was adopted by European settlers from native Peruvians.