Q. With reference to Camelids, seen in the news recently, consider the following statements:
1.They are large animals with long necks, slender legs, and a hump on their back.
2.They are omnivorous animals.
3.They are instrumental in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by supplying milk and meat for fighting hunger as well as fiber for clothing and shelter.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Camelids are large animals that have long necks, slender legs, and a hump (or humps) on their back. They include camels, llamas, alpacas, guanacos, and vicunas. Camelids are a family of mammals belonging to the Camelidae family. They have a three-chambered stomach, split upper lips allowing separate mobility, and elliptical red blood cells, setting them apart from other mammals. They are usually found in herds. They are instrumental in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by supplying milk and meat for fighting hunger as well as fiber for clothing and shelter. They are known to survive in harsh conditions.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Camelids are primarily herbivorous. They have a unique digestive system that allows them to digest tough, fibrous plants that other animals cannot eat.
Source: Forum IAS
