• Llama, unlike camels, does not have a hump. It has, like camels, fang-like incisors and calloused pads on the hoof soles, a result of similar adaptation to rocky ground.

The embryo receives all necessary nutrients from the mother through the placenta. The young have soft and dense wool that protects them from the cold. Adult llamas have dense wool that protects them from the cold in the mountains, and the color can be white, beige, brown, or black. When angered or feeling threatened, the species can spit saliva and partially digested food. A long neck helps the animal reach plants from a height and is used for communication and warning. Each foot has two toes with soft pads, which assists in walking on mountain paths and prevents sinking into snow.