Today, December 9, is the Day of the Llama. one of the oldest domesticated animals on the planet, UNN reports .
According to scientists, the ancestors of llamas and camels appeared in the territory of modern North America about 40 million years ago. Subsequently some of these animals migrated to South America and some to Asia.
It is from those animals that migrated to South America and were the ones who evolved into llamas.
Llamas were tamed by the Indians of Indians of Peru. The animals were primarily used for cargo transportation. For food, they mainly ate the meat of males. mainly consumed the meat of males.
The main value of the llama for humans is its high-quality wool, which is widely used in light industry. The coat of domestic llamas is soft, shaggy, medium length; the color varies from pure white to black and brown.
Today is also the International Day of Veterinary Medicine. of Veterinary Medicine.
The purpose of the event is to remind us that veterinary medicine plays a a crucial role not only in the care of pets, but also in maintaining public health, food safety and environmental protection. environment. Veterinarians work tirelessly to protect the health of animals and people around the world. around the world.
Also, December 9 is Christmas Card Day and Technomusic Day. of Technomusic.
According to the church calendar, today is the Feast of the Conception of the Righteous On this day, the immaculate conception of the girl Mary took place, whom the whole The whole Christian world knows her as the mother of Jesus Christ.
Anna was born into the family of the priest Matthias, who lived in Bethlehem. When the girl grew up, St. Joachim became her husband. The couple lived in love and harmony, but the woman could not get pregnant. It had been almost twenty years, and they had no children.
Then one day an angel appeared to Anna and Joachim and and told them that they would have a daughter. He added that this girl would be blessed, so her birth would be a celebration for all mankind. And after some time later, Anna felt that she was pregnant.
Anna, Volodymyr, and Anatolii celebrate their name days on December 9.