The family Camelidae, belonging to the order Artiodactyla (even-toed ungulates), includes the animals commonly known as camels and llamas. This family is native to South America and Asia, with members such as the dromedary camel, Bactrian camel, llama, alpaca, guanaco, and vicuña. Camelids are characterized by long legs, padded feet adapted for walking on sand or rough terrain, and specialized stomachs for efficient digestion of fibrous plant material. Many species are domesticated for transport, wool, and meat, while wild populations are important in their native ecosystems for grazing and seed dispersal. They are social, herd-living animals, and have evolved remarkable adaptations to extreme environments, including deserts and high-altitude grasslands.