07-13-2016, 07:55 PM
Interesting article. But this part I can't understand:
"In reality, an area campsite operator had purchased the llamas for his campsite in La Mongie, a village located below the Col du Tourmalet. The operator planned to use the llamas as groundskeepers, allowing them to graze freely at the campsite during the winter. But, due to legal restrictions around French llama possession, the owner had to find alternate housing for the llamas during summer, and made arrangements for them to graze amongst other livestock on the Col du Tourmalet from May to October each year."
I don't know of any legal restrictions around llama possession in France, which would mean that they have to be set loose on to public roads in the summer. That would seem a danger to humans and animals; action should be taken against the "operator". There are some regulations about identification and hygiene/care, but nothing which says this person must set them loose on the roads in the summer. To be blunt, the idea is both ridiculous and dangerous. Bicycles are one thing - but what about speeding cars? The llamas should be kept safe in a large, enclosed field.
"In reality, an area campsite operator had purchased the llamas for his campsite in La Mongie, a village located below the Col du Tourmalet. The operator planned to use the llamas as groundskeepers, allowing them to graze freely at the campsite during the winter. But, due to legal restrictions around French llama possession, the owner had to find alternate housing for the llamas during summer, and made arrangements for them to graze amongst other livestock on the Col du Tourmalet from May to October each year."
I don't know of any legal restrictions around llama possession in France, which would mean that they have to be set loose on to public roads in the summer. That would seem a danger to humans and animals; action should be taken against the "operator". There are some regulations about identification and hygiene/care, but nothing which says this person must set them loose on the roads in the summer. To be blunt, the idea is both ridiculous and dangerous. Bicycles are one thing - but what about speeding cars? The llamas should be kept safe in a large, enclosed field.
