Growing Crías Short Answer

This passage details the llama’s life cycle. A baby llama, called a cria, is born after an 11-month gestation period and can stand and walk soon after birth. The mother nurses and protects the cria while it grows. By one year old, young llamas become more independent. Adults can live up to 20 years and are valued for their strength, wool, and ability to carry heavy loads.

Students strengthen sequencing and understanding of developmental stages. The text promotes vocabulary growth in biology and comprehension of life cycles. It also models effective informational writing and chronological structure.