WorksheetsLlama - Alpaca Quiz Bowl set 3
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 24mins
As a senior show person, what would be four general subject areas related to llama–alpacas that you should be prepared to answer questions? Select all that apply.
Nutrition
Housing
Physiology
Diseases
Grooming styles
Name 5 mandatory obstacles in public relations class (PR). Select all that apply.
Petting by a stranger
Stairs, ramps, or teeter-totters
Confinement or manageability
Quick release knot
Loading in a trailer
What is the difference between a llama’s and an alpaca’s croup?
A llama’s croup is flat and an alpaca’s slants downward
Both are flat
A llama’s croup slants downward and an alpaca’s is flat
Both slope sharply downward
What is the main difference between a llama and an alpaca skeleton?
An alpaca’s pelvis sits at a steeper angle, making the spine more curved; a llama’s pelvis sits at a shorter angle, making the llama’s back more flat and parallel to the ground
A llama’s pelvis is steeper, so its spine is more curved than an alpaca’s
Alpacas have fewer vertebrae than llamas
Llamas have a longer tail because the pelvis is steeper
Why does an alpaca have a curved back and hold its head lower than a llama?
The angle between the pelvis and spine is larger in an alpaca than a llama
An alpaca’s neck bones are shorter
The alpaca’s tail is heavier
Llamas have stronger leg muscles
What is the angle between the pelvis and spine in a llama?
40 degrees
45 degrees
50 degrees
60 degrees
What is the angle between the pelvis and spine in an alpaca?
50 degrees
40 degrees
45 degrees
60 degrees
In what part of the llama can the caudal vertebrae be found?
The tail
The neck
The back
The leg
In what part of the llama can the cervical vertebrae be found?
The neck
The tail
The lower back
The leg
What is the order of teeth in an adult male llama from front to back?
Incisors (bottom only), canine (fighting tooth), premolars, molars
Molars, premolars, canine, incisors
Incisors (top and bottom), premolars, molars, canine
Canine, incisors, molars, premolars
Why are llamas and alpacas called modified ruminants?
They have a 3-compartment forestomach instead of a 4-compartment
They have no stomach compartments
They have a single-compartment stomach like humans
They have five stomach compartments
What is cud?
Partially digested food from the first stomach compartment that is regurgitated and rechewed
Freshly swallowed food that goes straight to the intestines
A mineral supplement eaten daily
Saliva used to soften hay before swallowing
Which stomach compartment is the largest?
C-1
C-2
C-3
M-1
What is special about the large intestine in camelids?
It is spiral shaped
It has no bacteria
It is the shortest organ
It has four chambers
Which part of the digestive system completes digestion and absorbs most nutrients?
Small intestine
Large intestine
C-1
Esophagus
Which list shows digestive tract parts that are the same for camelids and true ruminants?
Teeth, salivary glands, esophagus, small intestine, cecum, large intestine, rectum, and anus
C-1, C-2, C-3, spiral colon
Crop, gizzard, cloaca
Spiral stomach and single intestine
Which digestive tract parts are unique to camelids compared with true ruminants?
3-compartment stomach (C-1, C-2, C-3) and spiral colon
Single-compartment stomach
Gizzard and crop
Large, flat croup
Why is it unwise to stand directly behind a llama or alpaca?
They can see all around except directly behind their tail, so they may kick in fear
Standing behind them makes them run faster
Their tails are fragile and may break
They prefer to be led from behind
How many eyelids do llamas and alpacas have?
3
2
4
1
How does the third eyelid work?
It moves across the eye from the nose to the outside; it is translucent to protect the eye and keep it moist while preserving vision
It closes downward like human eyelids
It opens only at night to reflect light
It blocks vision to help sleep
What are iridic granules and what do they do?
Wrinkled areas on the top and bottom of the eye that form tents to shade the eye so the animal doesn’t have to squint in sunlight
Colorful spots that help the animal see in the dark
Hard lumps that produce tears
Muscles that move the eyelid
What makes llama and alpaca eyes different than cats or dogs?
They don’t reflect light at night, so they can’t see in the dark
They glow brightly in daylight
They have no pupils
They can see ultraviolet light
What is the range of vision of a llama or alpaca?
180 degrees from each eye
90 degrees total
270 degrees total
360 degrees from both eyes
Which has worse vision, llamas or alpacas?
Llamas—they are mildly nearsighted
Alpacas—they are mildly nearsighted
Both have the same vision
Neither species is nearsighted
What is the gap between the two upper lips called?
The philtrum or labial cleft
The palate
The nares
The canthus
How many fighting teeth does a male llama have?
Six—two on each side of the upper jaw and one on each side of the lower jaw
Four—one on each side of each jaw
Two—one on each side of the upper jaw only
Eight—four on each jaw
Why would an owner remove the fighting teeth?
So herd members cannot hurt each other
To make eating easier
To change the shape of the jaw
To improve night vision
What is the term describing how a llama or alpaca breathes (mostly through their nose)?
Semi-obligate nasal breather
Obligate mouth breather
Underwater breather
Optional nasal breather
What is the maxilla?
The upper jaw
The lower jaw
The cheekbone
The tongue
What is the mandible?
The lower jaw
The upper jaw
The cheekbone
The ear canal
What can happen if a llama or alpaca can’t chew?
They are at risk for malnutrition, weight loss, and overall poor health
They grow more teeth
They immediately stop eating forever
Nothing—chewing is optional
What is a deciduous tooth?
A tooth the animal is born with that is later shed and replaced by adult permanent teeth
A permanent tooth that never changes
A broken tooth that falls out
A tooth that appears only during winter
When do the first incisor pair of teeth (I1) erupt?
2–2.5 years
6–9 months
1.5–2 years
3–4 years
When do the second incisor pair of teeth (I2) erupt?
2.5–3.5 years
2–2.5 years
6–9 months
3–4 years
When do the third incisor pair of teeth (I3) erupt?
3–4 years
2–2.5 years
2.5–3.5 years
6–9 months
When do the fighting teeth erupt?
2–3.5 years
3.5–5 years
6–9 months
1.5–2 years
When do the premolars (PM) erupt?
3.5–5 years
2–3.5 years
6–9 months
1.5–2 years
When does the first molar pair of teeth (M1) erupt?
6 months–9 months
2–3.5 years
3.5–5 years
1.5–2 years
When does the second molar pair of teeth (M2) erupt?
1.5–2 years
6–9 months
2–3.5 years
3.5–5 years
When does the third molar pair of teeth (M3) erupt?
2.75–3.75 years
2–2.5 years
1.5–2 years
6–9 months
What are browsers?
Animals that graze on leaves, soft shoots, and shrubs
Animals that eat only grass
Animals that eat insects
Animals that drink only water
What does hepatic lipidosis cause?
Blindness, staggering, excessive lying down, weight loss, and abortion
Tooth growth and brighter eye color
Better night vision and stronger jaws
Rapid hair growth and higher body temperature
Are cheek tooth infections common?
Yes
No
Only in winter
Only in very old animals
What is a cria coat?
A blanket-type covering for a newborn cria
A special adult wool pattern
A coat worn by the handler
A medical bandage
What are the 4 parts of the Llama or Alpaca muzzle?
Nostril, upper lip, mouth, lower lip
Nostril, tongue, teeth, jaw
Nares, palate, cheek, chin
Upper lip, lower lip, ear, nose
Where is the poll located?
On the top of the head in between the ears
Under the chin
On the side of the neck
Behind the shoulder
What are the 4 types of South American Camelids?
Vicuna, alpaca (Huacaya, Suri), Guanaco, and Llama
Bactrian camel, dromedary, vicuna, goat
Alpaca, sheep, goat, llama
Huacaya, Suri, Merino, Guanaco
