Gotta love that smile

It was so hilarious when we noticed three of these Llamas and a white horse in a field out on the prairies, on the way to Brooks (to search for Snowy Owls). We pulled over (so that I could take a photo or two) and this smaller Llama and another came over towards where I was standing. This white-faced one seemed curious and fascinated to see me and kept wanting to get nearer to the fence. However, the horse, for some reason, didn't want it to come in my direction and kept trying to move it away. I don't know if the horse was trying (in its own mind) to "protect" the Llama. I can't help but chuckle when I look at the "smile" and expression on this creature's face, LOL.

"Many livestock owners have witnessed favorable experiences as a result of llamas in the pasture with other livestock. Llamas seem to have an instinctive guarding responsibility when placed within a herd of sheep, goats, or other livestock - especially a species smaller than themselves.

Although no method is 100% effective against all predators, the combination of proper fencing, guard dogs, and/or guard llamas has greatly reduced losses. Llamas have proven very effective in areas with coyote problems, but obviously a more difficult situation would arise in areas with bears, cougars, or wild packs of dogs." From www.shagbarkridge.com/guards.html.