The llamas are perhaps the most beloved mammals of the Andes. The flames live in the mountainous regions of Chile, Argentina, Bolivia and Peru, where they contributed greatly to the development of the vast Inca Empire. At present the curiosity of the people who visit the Inca City of Machu Picchu captivates.
By having a close encounter with them, you will realize that these animals can express a range of emotions that can be perceived in their gestures and in their huge eyes.
Llamas, inhabitants of the Andes
The low oxygen of places at high altitudes, makes it very difficult for most animals to breathe, however the llamas can live comfortably at these altitudes, in fact they are the inhabitants par excellence of the Andes, and this is because their Blood has a large amount of hemoglobin, allowing them to absorb the scarce oxygen of this environment.
Flames are independent, peaceful and friendly animals. They are very sociable animals that need the company of others of their species. They will allow you to approach and observe them, but do not invade their space.
Do I have to be careful with the flames?
Yes, the flames that feel threatened, are bothered, or if they want to get rid of unwanted attention, expectorate a powerful spit; in rare cases these are directed to people, but it happens, so we recommend you keep your distance (if you do not know the flame).
What is the best time to see the flames of Machu Picchu?
If you have the opportunity to enter the Inca City of Machu Picchu very early, you can enjoy the company of these beautiful animals as alone as possible. Its legs with 2 fingers with leather soles, allow you to travel the rocky roads of Machu Picchu with ease, agility and avoiding erosion; this is why some "environmentally conscious" trekking companies often use llamas as pack animals. Since its legs cause less impact, for the native environment.
When you visit Machu Picchu, do not forget to take a selfie with the Andean camelids that live in the heights of the "Old Mountain", we refer to the llamas, alpacas and vicuñas that walk freely through the green plains and platforms of the portentous national icon.
They are tender animals accustomed to human presence, and that is why they approach people without fear and with a lot of curiosity to sniff the cameras or whatever they have at hand.
To take a good picture with these camelids, you just have to have some luck to approach one that is charismatic, photogenic and makes unexpected gestures that immortalize a photo out of series.
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Funny pictures of llamas
Precisely this happened to the German photographer Erica Kuschel, when in 2013 she published in her Flickr account a funny image of a yawning flame, or at least that seems to be done, and the result was very funny viralizing quickly on social networks.
But the interest in photographing these auquénidos transcended the borders of the "real world" and became exposed in social networks as important as Instagram, who dedicated a special post on his official blog with a collection of the most beautiful photographic compositions of his users, who had the joy of knowing Machu Picchu and photographing themselves next to the famous llamas.
