There’s something magical about the arrival of a baby llama — called a cria . Whether you’re an experienced llama owner or new to the world of camelids, watching a cria take its first wobbly steps is a moment that fills every farm with joy and promise. At the Llama Fiber Cooperative of North America , many of our member farms celebrate the birth of these gentle, curious creatures each year. Beyond their irresistible cuteness, baby llamas play an important role in the sustaina