Lama from New Mexico became the new record holder (9 photos + 1 video)
In a series of record holders arrived! Lama named Dalai celebrated the day birth, and got into the Guinness Book of Records. Llamas usually live around 20 years old, but this comrade notably overtook his relatives.
Recently, a male llama named Dalai became the champion, received the honorary status of the oldest lama in the world. Dalai lives on a farm in American city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, with loving hosts. He turned 27 last week and overtook the previous 26 year old record holder. At the same time, the usual life expectancy of llamas is about 20 years old.
The owners of the llama are happy, and now they are preparing to submit documents in full for the official entry of a pet in the Guinness Book of Records. Day Dalai's birth was notably celebrated by the whole family - there were friends at the celebration, delicious cake and a photo session with the birthday boy. They also invited a dwarf goat - the best friend of the llama, with whom they share an enclosure.
The one-eyed Dalai has been living with the Strait family since 2007. Near he even raised a 13-year-old daughter of farmers. "For us, he is definitely a member families. He means a lot to us. I was born in Peru, where lamas are very respect and protect, because they traditionally live next to them, "- says the mistress of the lama.