Printable Llama Mask

printable llama mask for kids

Fluffy, fabulous and with an attitude entirely disproportionate to their size - our printable llama mask is a total winner! The llama has become something of a cultural icon in recent years and for good reason - those long necks, banana ears and gloriously haughty expressions make them one of the funniest and most photogenic animals on the planet. Perfect for South American animals school plays, World Book Day, birthday parties, and magnificently dramatic imaginative play.

The llama's recent surge in popularity makes this mask an instant hit with kids who've seen them on everything from cushions to birthday cards - and there's genuine South American geography and culture to explore behind the fun. Every mask comes with a full colour version AND a black and white line art version for colouring in.

5 Interesting Facts About Llamas!

  • Llamas spit when annoyed - but contrary to popular belief, they mostly spit at each other rather than at humans. It's a way of establishing dominance within the herd rather than a default response to people.
  • They have been used as pack animals in the Andes for over 5,000 years - the Inca Empire relied heavily on llamas to transport goods across the mountain terrain their wheeled vehicles couldn't navigate.
  • Llamas are remarkably effective livestock guardians - farmers across the world now use them to protect sheep from predators like foxes and coyotes, as llamas will aggressively chase and stomp on anything that threatens the flock.
  • Despite their fluffy appearance, llamas are related to camels - both belong to the camelid family, along with alpacas, guanacos and vicuñas.
  • Llamas hum - it's their primary form of communication, and they use different pitches and rhythms of humming to express everything from contentment to concern.