What is the term for a male llama?

What is the term for a male llama?

• A. Buck (llama)
• B. Gelding (llama)
• C. Dam (llama)
• D. Stud (llama)

Answer: (D)

In breeding terms, a male kept for producing offspring is called a stud. A stud llama is one that can sire cria and is typically used for breeding purposes. A gelding is a male that has been castrated, so he cannot breed. A dam is the female parent. Buck is not the standard term used for a breeding male llama. So, the male llama used for reproduction is called a stud.

In breeding terms, a male kept for producing offspring is called a stud. A stud llama is one that can sire cria and is typically used for breeding purposes. A gelding is a male that has been castrated, so he cannot breed. A dam is the female parent. Buck is not the standard term used for a breeding male llama. So, the male llama used for reproduction is called a stud.