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Teaching Llamas Are Having a Moment, But They’ve Been Icons in South America for a Long Time

Llamas Are Having a Moment, But They’ve Been Icons in South America for a Long Time

With their long eyelashes, banana-shaped ears, upturned mouths, and stocky bodies covered with curly wool, llamas look like something out of a Dr. Seuss book. And now, they’re celebrities in the United States. Llamas have a gentle and docile demeanor. Because of this, they are often favorites at petting zoos. They appear at festivals and weddings. They have even been deployed as therapy animals.

Emily Wakild, Professor of History and Director, Environmental Studies Program, Boise State University
The Conversation

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

Do llamas have the same importance everywhere they live?
STANDARDS:

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

2,3
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