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Calling all llama lovers! It's time to celebrate National Llama Day on December 9! This day was created in 2015 to honor the furry, four-legged creatures that have been around since South America's pre-Inca civilizations. Llamas are known for their intelligence, strong will and unique personalities - they're always sure to bring a smile to your face. So let’s get ready on Dec. 9th and show our love for these majestic animals!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>3500 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Llama Domestication Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>In South America, llamas were first domesticated from guanacos around this time, primarily for use in transportation and for their wool.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1400s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inca Empire values Llamas</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the height of the Inca Empire, llamas were seen as extremely valuable, often used in religious ceremonies and as an essential part of the economy.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Introduction to North America</div><div class='timeline-text'>Llamas were introduced to North America in the late 19th century, starting with the United States before spreading to Canada and Mexico.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pet Llama Importance Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>By the 1980s, llamas gained recognition for their value as therapy animals and pets in North America, with numerous llama breeding programs established.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First National Llama Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Llama Day was officially established on December 9th, 2015 to celebrate and appreciate the role of llamas in society.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Dress up like a llama</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Put together a llama costume for a fun celebration. Whether you make your own or buy it, you'll be sure to turn some heads.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a llama farm</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a trip to the local llama farm and learn about the animals. You can even take photos with them if you're lucky.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Play llama games</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize a game night with all your friends and family and play some llama themed games such as Pin the Tail on the Llama, Llama, Llama Tag or Llama, Llama Duck.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a llama party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite all of your friends and family over for an afternoon of fun activities like arts and crafts, music, dancing, and of course, plenty of llamas.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bake some llama cookies</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make some delicious sugar cookies in the shape of llamas. Decorate them with icing and sprinkles for a tasty treat.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Llamas are fun animals</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Llamas are curious and entertaining animals that make great companions. They are also very smart, so you can even train them to do tricks! Watching a llama roam around is always an enjoyable sight that reminds us all of the beauty of nature.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Llamas have protective instincts</h3><p class='facts-text'>Llamas can serve as guard animals for herds of sheep or goats because they naturally protect their territory from predators such as coyotes and dogs.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Llamas exhibit unique communication techniques</h3><p class='facts-text'>Llamas communicate through a series of humming, ear positioning, and tail wagging. These intricate communication techniques demonstrate their intelligence and social behavior.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Llamas can carry around 30% of their body weight</h3><p class='facts-text'>Historically and even today, many communities depend on llamas' incredible strength for transport, carrying goods over long distances in varied terrain.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Their wool is hypoallergenic and flame-resistant</h3><p class='facts-text'>Unlike many other types of wool, llama wool does not contain lanolin, making it hypoallergenic. Plus, it's naturally flame-resistant, offering unique protection.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Llamas have exceptional longevity</h3><p class='facts-text'>Llamas typically live for 15-25 years, but some have been known to live well into their 30s. This long lifespan makes them valued lifelong companions for many people.</p></div></div>
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