The llama is a South American camelid; widely used as a pack and meat animal by Andean cultures since pre-hispanic times.Lama glama鈥楾hrough the whole extent of Peru these animals are extremely numerous. Their flesh is good eating; their wool is excellent; and their whole lives are spent transporting the commodities of the country.'Handcoloured copperplate engraving from 鈥楾he Naturalist's Pocket Magazine; or; Complete Cabinet of the Curiosities and Beauties of Nature' (1798~1802) published by Harrison; London.