| 词条 | Llama hiking |
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Llamas have padded feet similar to a dog, which lets them easily traverse steep and rocky paths while being more environmentally friendly to the ground than horse hooves.[2] They also can use narrower paths reducing disturbances to vegetation.[1] Llamas have both a thick undercoat and a wooly topcoat which protects them from the cold. A three-compartment stomach helps them cope with poor quality food sources.[2] A llama can carry about 25% of its body weight with no problem. So an average animal of 300 pounds (136 kg) can carry around 75 pounds (34 kg) of equipment in its packs. Llamas' excellent endurance combined with biddable and peaceful natures makes them suitable pack animals for hill walking, including for people not used to dealing with more stubborn animals such as mules.[5] Llamas hiking can appeal to people that might not usually participate in endurance walking, such as couples looking for an unusual way to enjoy some romantic time together, or walking parties that include disabled children.[3] HistoryLlamas have been used by people of the Andes mountains as pack animals for hundreds of years.[4] Recently, llama hiking has become popular in countries outside of South America.[1] Since the second half of the 20th century large numbers of llamas have been brought across to the USA and Canada. In southern California a few avocado farmers have used llamas to carry large loads of the fruit down steeper hills. In the UK, llamas can act as companions for a relaxing stroll, like walking a dog.[5] Back in 1997, British newspaper The Independent described llama hiking as an exotic import from California,[6] but it has since become more commonplace. Therapeutic valueLlamas are suitable for close contact with children due to their docile and friendly natures. Parents have reported children being willing to walk twice as far when accompanied by llamas.[7] Llama trekking is a popular therapeutic activity for disabled children. Autistic children can respond especially well to llamas, sometimes the expressive eyes of the animal help them make their first sustained eye contact. According to author Kay Frydenborg, the good results llamas have with children may in part be due to how pleasant they are to touch.[8] References1. ^1 2 Louise Southerden, "Kaikoura's natural wonders delight on land and sea", San Francisco Chronicle, page M4, March 27, 2011. 2. ^1 {{citation |title=Camels and llamas at work |author=Julia Barnes |page=23}} 3. ^{{Cite web|url= http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/411749/657936|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110614045302/http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/411749/657936|dead-url= yes|archive-date= 2011-06-14|title= Getting calmer with a llama|publisher= TVNZ|date = 2006-02-08|author = Michael Forsythe|accessdate=2010-11-10}} 4. ^Camels and llamas at work By Julia Barnes, page 24. 5. ^{{citation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2960670.stm |publisher=BBC |title=Llama trekking takes off |date=3 June 2003}} 6. ^1 {{Cite web|url= https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/head-for-the-hills-with-a-llama-by-your-side-uk-outdoors-1274443.html|title= Head for the hills with a llama by your side; UK OUTDOORS|publisher= The Independent|date = 2007-03-23|author = Rupert Isaacsson|accessdate=2010-11-10}} 7. ^{{Cite book | author = Scott Graham | title = Extreme Kids: How to Connect with Your Children Through Today's Extreme (and Not So Extreme) Outdoor Sports | pages = 162–164 | year = 2006 | ISBN = 0-89997-373-6 | publisher= Wilderness Press}} 8. ^{{Cite book | author = Kay Frydenborg | title = Animal Therapist | pages = 53–54 | year = 2005 | ISBN = 0-7910-8704-2 | publisher= Chelsea House Publications}} External links
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