Baby Llama Sounds

What sound does a baby llama make?

A baby llama — called a cria — communicates mostly by humming. Crias hum to their mothers almost constantly, and mother llamas hum right back. Each hum can mean something different: hungry, tired, curious, or just checking in.

When alarmed, llamas of all ages make a surprisingly loud, rhythmic alarm call that sounds a bit like a squeaky engine. Happy crias may also cluck and softly snort while exploring their world.

About the Baby Llama

Baby llamas, known as crias, are adorable and precocious creatures. Born after an 11-month gestation period, these youngsters are remarkably developed at birth. Crias typically weigh between 20-35 pounds and stand about 3 feet tall. They have a woolly coat that helps regulate their body temperature in the high-altitude environments where llamas naturally live. Crias stay close to their mothers for the first few months of life, nursing and learning important social behaviors.

Baby Llama questions

What sound does a baby llama make?

Baby llamas (crias) hum! They hum to their mothers to say they're hungry, tired, or curious, and their mothers hum back to reassure them.

What is a baby llama called?

A baby llama is called a cria, which comes from the Spanish word for 'baby'. Crias can stand and walk within about an hour of being born.