Bolivian Tree Llama

Bolivian tree llama
The Bolivian tree llama in its natural habitat
Scientific classification
Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Mammalia
Order	Artyodactila
Family	Camelidae
Genus	Lama
Species	Lama boliviana

Bolivian tree llamas are rarely-seen animals which are found only in parts of Bolivia and Peru. They are herbivores, feeding mainly on the fruit of the electric tree. They will also occasionally eat fruit from other trees in the Apple® family.

They are prized for their long, delicious claws, which are used by Chinese men to prolong their erections, and which can fetch up to $400 per claw on the black market. Poaching of the Bolivian tree llamas for the Chinese Bolivian tree llama claw market has decimated their numbers; a recent Bolivian tree llama census has shown that fewer than 10,000 remain in the wild. Sadly, the Bolivian tree llama is also currently hunted for its penis, which may be used as a nasal flute, a neck-ornament, or as a kickstand for certain models of Japanese motorcycles.

To combat the plight of the Bolivian tree llama, a conservation organization was set up by the people of Bolivia and Peru in 1972. It is now known as the Save the Bolivian Tree Llama From the Evil Poachers and Their Guns Fund (S.B.T.L.F.E.P.T.G.F).

Habitat

Bolivian tree lamas live predominantly in the high cloud forests of the Yungas, along the Andes mountains, although they can also be found in Peru. The tree llamas rarely touch the ground, moving about in the high canopy; the only time they walk on the ground is during their long and complex mating rituals. Other than for mating, a llama may never touch the ground until it dies and falls from the tree. The Bolivian tree llama is able to swing through the canopy, using its claws and its prehensile lips.

Origins

The Bolivian tree llama originated in the cloud forests of Uruguay, and spread to Bolivia by swimming across Lake Titicaca. There have been a few isolated sightings of the Bolivian tree llama in Ecuador, but it has, so far, not been seen outside of South America. Although a similar animal has been spotted in southeast Asia, most scientists believe that it is not a Bolivian tree llama, but rather a Cambodian 6-legged cow. Indeed, what would a Bolivian tree llama be doing in Asia?

Anatomy

Bolivian tree llamas are similar to regular llamas in that they have eight eyes eyes, four nostrils, five mouths (each containing within a long, abrasive tongue), nine ears and one... er... other orifice. (Don't go near that one). They are also equipped with strong beaks for cracking open the shells of penguins and rabbits, as well as large wings, for better absorbency. They differ from regular llamas by having claws, rather than flippers.

Classification

The Bolivian tree llama is classified in the same genus as the regular llama, the alpaca, the guanaco, the Uruguayan stump camel, and the tufted-eared squirrel. It is, by far, the gayest animal in the Lama family; it may often be seen cavorting or frolicking in floating fields of feathery clover. In the rarest of the rare cases, it may prance beneath a rainbow. It is also the rarest of all the animals in the Lama genus, due to its highly desirable claws, which are similar in texture to bear-claws, but twice as chewy.

Temperament

Bolivian tree llamas have better tempers than regular llamas, as they have fewer humps, but are still not the most sociable of animals. Bolivian tree llama experts advise against uttering the word "fourteen!" when in close proximity to Bolivian tree llamas, as doing so may cause them to stampede. In their frenzy, they will often attack with their large beaks and claws, and at some point, may even pull out an AK. In that case, there is no betting into whose asses a cap will be busted.

Folklore

According to one of the many legends of the Bolivian tree-people, if you believe in the Bolivian tree llama, it will bring you a gift on the longest night of the year.

The tree Llama is also a common idol on the Spanish Holiday Cuatro de Abril.

Conservation

The claw of the Bolivian Tree Llama can fetch a pretty penny on the black market. But why would you want to use them to fetch things, when they are so much better to eat?

In 1972, the people of Bolivia and Peru, alarmed at the number of Bolivian tree llamas being taken by poachers, started the Save the Bolivian Tree Llama From the Evil Poachers and Their Guns Fund (S.B.T.L.F.E.P.T.G.F.). From the start, however, the group was torn between two factions, one of which wanted to protect the Bolivian tree llama, and one of which wanted to drink the blood of its poachers. Internal strife eventually tore the group apart, and as of 2024, it is run from a small flat in Islington by two British gentlemen named Benedict Popplewell and Cameron Cumberbatch, who have resolved to kill all poachers they can lay hands on. Sadly, most Bolivian poachers find their names to be rather adorable, which Webster's Dictionary agrees is "the opposite of intimidating".

Ever since the discovery of the Bolivian tree llama, its numbers had been in steady decline — until 2006, when it was saved from extinction by a magical unicorn covered in glitter, which emerged from a lake of liquid silver not far from the Inambari River.

2012: The year the llama hit rock bottom

2012 was a horrible year for the Bolivan tree llamas. They were publicly disgraced when Rick, one of the few remaining llamas, tried out for Bolivian Idol, and was so terrible that he was stoned to death by the panel of judges. Bolivian tree llamas are now the most hated things in Bolivia, and the second-most hated everywhere else. All of the llamas that weren't jailed for having such terrible singing voices spiraled into a deep depression, and experimented with drugs and copious amounts of other intoxicants. As of 2024, most Bolivian tree llamas used in industrial processes are ground to a fine powder, and used to flavor oatmeal.

Not to be Confused With

• Regular Llamas
• Irregular Llamas
• Dalai Lamas
• Lorenzo Lamas
• Lllamas
• Mamas
• Bahamas
• Obamas
• Dramas
• Llueva