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\n AVIV – Israel’s military has found the perfect vehicle for special operations
\n forces – the llama. After extensive tests, the uncomplaining
\n work-horse animals were found to easily out-perform donkeys. What’s more,
\n they need refuelling only every
\n other day.<\/p>\n
Military sources said the Israel Army plans to use llamas for reconnaissance
\n and combat missions in enemy territory, Middle East Newsline reported.
\n They described the llama as ideal for special operations missions in Lebanon
\n against the Iranian-sponsored Hizbullah.<\/p>\n
"The llama is a quiet and disciplined animal that can carry huge
\n loads," a military source said. "Vehicles make noise and need
\n roads and fuel. We’ve tried donkeys and they are not suitable for such
\n missions."<\/p>\n
The sources said the army has been training special forces to conduct
\n low-signature ground missions in enemy territory. In January, llamas
\n were employed in a special forces exercise in the Golan Heights.<\/p>\n
The army plans to train a force of llamas to carry up to 100 kilograms
\n of equipment and supplies, the sources said. They said this would ease
\n the burden on troops and enable special operations forces to focus on
\n combat or reconnaissance.<\/p>\n
The sources said donkeys also participated in the Golan Heights exercise.
\n They said the donkeys did not perform as well and required much more
\n food than llamas. The llamas could be fed once every other day.<\/p>\n
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\n Encounters<\/a>. They will blend right into the old Golan Heights or
\n the Zagros Mountains, an unnoticed touch of local color, who would
\n remember such a commonplace beast of burden. Plus, they are cool
\n killers in a firefight. Remember, "Get your trauma with a llama"…..<\/em><\/p>\n
\n World Tribune<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"