2018年4月15日 · According to the Rutgers University resource “Living With Black Bears in New Jersey” (Rutgers Bulletin E345) written by Brooke Maslo, Ph.D., Extension Specialist in Wildlife Ecology and Samantha Wehman, Technician, black bears have been known to prey on livestock including alpacas, llamas, pigs, sheep, young cattle, goats, and horses.

2025年3月20日 · Unveiling the Truth About Guard Llamas and Bears. The short answer is: sometimes, but not reliably. While llamas have gained popularity as livestock guardians, particularly against smaller predators, their effectiveness against bears is more nuanced.

Bears have been known to attack llamas but our experience has been that llamas don't attract bears anymore than other pets or pack stock. However, I would not recommend leaving llamas tied out unattended while camping.

2023年1月17日 · Llama predators include cougars, coyotes, and ocelots, a type of wild cat native to South America. In introduced habitats, llamas are often targeted by wolves, bears, dingoes, dogs, and even lynxes. Most of these predators go after baby llamas, which are more vulnerable.

2025年3月26日 · Llamas are most effective against smaller to medium-sized predators such as coyotes, foxes, and dogs. They can also deter larger predators like wolves under certain circumstances. However, it’s important to note that llamas are less effective against larger, more formidable predators like mountain lions or bears. In these situations, their ...

Llamas are more commonly used as pack animals. Their packing capacity or maximum weight that they can bear is 70–120 pounds depending on the size of the animal, and their padded feet make them a good pack animal, leaving the ground virtually unharmed. Llamas are also raised for their wool, although it is not as fine as that of the alpacas.

2016年12月8日 · I've seen a number of people llama packing in black bear territory in the Sierras. Typically the llamas are hobbled or tied to a line; they can still kick and spit, and they can make noise. Most bears are afraid of humans and domestic animals; the ones that aren't rapidly get shot and/or relocated.

This bear, the grizzly bear, and the North American brown bear are known to prey on livestock – including llamas and alpacas. Protect your alpacas and llamas from bear attacks by using predator-proof fencing along with your property and/or paddock lines.

Kamloops is bear country..and nothing makes llamas jump a fence faster than a bear in their quarters. We know.. we've had to go llama hunting several times!