# In the land of the llamas

Presents a study of South America's unique, native members of the camel family in the Andes, including the llama, guanaco, alpaca, and vicuña. Traces their evolution, examines their physical characteristics, and economic importance as pack animals and as a rich source of meat and wool. Recounts efforts to save them and their comeback from near extinction. Reveals how a resurgence of respect for the wisdom of the old Inca ways and traditions is leading to a greater appreciation of the llama that benefits both man and beast.

1 videocassette (57 min.) : 1/2 in

Presents a study of South America's unique, native members of the camel family in the Andes, including the llama, guanoco, alpaca, and vicuña. Traces their evolution, examines their physical characteristics, and economic importance as pack animals and as a rich source of meat and wool. Recounts efforts to save them and their comeback from near extinction. Reveals how a resurgence of respect for the wisdom of the old Inca ways and traditions is leading to a greater appreciation of the llama that benefits both man and beast

VHS

Narrator, Peter Thompson

Originally broadcast as part of the Nova series on PBS

- Kind: TV
- Year: 1990
- By: Wolfgang Bayer, Peter Thompson, Barry Clark, Paula S Apsell, Wolfgang Bayer Productions., WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.), Coronet (Firm) MTI Film &…
- Archive: [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/IntheLandoftheLlamas)
- Licence or status: none stated by the archive
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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