I hate to resort to scatological humor, but does anyone else notice that the llama appears to be thinking about taking a dump? (“Hmmmm….wait, move that tail outta the way…there it goes..”)
Secondly, Nathan, I think that’s an Alpaca. Not to be all pedantic and stuff, but I’m reasonably sure it is. Of course, that’s pretty bloody meaningless in this instance…
I’m going to guess llama. I’ve read that the difference is in the ears: llamas are the ones with the long, banana-shaped ears. Alpaca ears are shorter and pointier.
Well, sadly (sob) from this angle, it’s hard to tell, but I’m still thinking alpaca. Alpacas are stubbier than Llamas, and even from the side, those look like Alpaca ears–llama ears are…goofier. They’re much longer from the side, while Alpaca ears are shorter and more proportional to the head.
Well, I guess we can’t interview the camelid. (Props to Nathan!). We’ll have to wonder, unsatisified, for years now…:-)
Alice Shortcake
5 years ago
Because nothing says ‘South American mysticism’ like a camelid’s buttocks.
I hate to resort to scatological humor, but does anyone else notice that the llama appears to be thinking about taking a dump? (“Hmmmm….wait, move that tail outta the way…there it goes..”)
Secondly, Nathan, I think that’s an Alpaca. Not to be all pedantic and stuff, but I’m reasonably sure it is. Of course, that’s pretty bloody meaningless in this instance…
Mea culpa for my camelid ignorance.
Up vote for use of the word “camelid.” It’s a word that’s not used nearly enough in casual conversation.
I’m going to guess llama. I’ve read that the difference is in the ears: llamas are the ones with the long, banana-shaped ears. Alpaca ears are shorter and pointier.
Well, sadly (sob) from this angle, it’s hard to tell, but I’m still thinking alpaca. Alpacas are stubbier than Llamas, and even from the side, those look like Alpaca ears–llama ears are…goofier. They’re much longer from the side, while Alpaca ears are shorter and more proportional to the head.
Well, I guess we can’t interview the camelid. (Props to Nathan!). We’ll have to wonder, unsatisified, for years now…:-)
Because nothing says ‘South American mysticism’ like a camelid’s buttocks.
Nothing says South American mysticism like an AZTEC god, either.