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This article is from the Llamas & Alpacas FAQ, by Michael Shealy and William Bagwell with numerous contributions by others.
Llamas are great friends to have when you want to head to the high country for a little camping and back-country trekking. Because of their soft foot (two toes, with toenails) they leave no scars on the trail. Because they are modified ruminants, their fecal matter comes as very well digested, almost odorless pellets. They can usually browse for their food as they go along the trail. All in all, they fit into the mountain trail or back-country environment very well.
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