Llamas are part of the Camelid family (Camel)  that originate
from South America and are traditionally used as pack animals.
Llamas have been in New Zealand for many years now
Some people farm them for their fibre, others as pets,
or just something different in the paddock.
In the U.K.  they are used by farmers to guard sheep
or goats (they will chase off foxes).
The llama stands at about 4' at the shoulder and can weigh up
to 180kg. They come in a wide range of colours and markings,
black, white, all shades of brown, grey, most have mixed colours
and they even come spotted (i haven't seen a stripped one yet).
The upper layer of coat is known as guard hair, which is course
and acts as a water repelling rain coat, the underneath is soft down
hair which is what is used in spinning. They should have fantastic
banana shaped ears (not all do) and beautiful big eyes. They are
quick to learn, intelligent and very nosey. (i have 1 llama that even
got in the back of the car to look for the food)
They are gentle, strong, intelligent, hardy, stoic and all have
individual characters, you can't help being mesmerized just
watching them grazing for hours, and such a pleasure that they
have become your friend, walking and carrying companion.
Llamas are herd animals and should not be kept in isolation. They
will live quite happily with other animals, horses, goats, sheep,
donkeys. Introduce horses and lamas gradually, a kick from a horse
can do a lot of damage to a llama, but most become best friends.

Average stocking rates are 4 llamas/acre (0.5ha)  Although they are
very hardy animals and can withstand extremes of temperature, they
should be provided with some type of shelter from the heat as well as
the cold. My first couple of shelters were large 2nd hand garden sheds
with the doors taken off, they worked fine, were dry and warm but ...
they did like to eat the wood and the asphalt. I got round this by
rubbing llama beans (poo) on the bits they kept chewing, it seemed
to do the trick.
There are so many questions people ask, check out the "llama question
and answer page " link, its got most questions covered!!