I know, right? Those are "iridic granules" -- they help shield the llama's eyes in the bright sunlight you often get at high altitudes. When the pupil contracts they sort of bend inward and obscure the center of the pupil. Check out the diagram about halfway down this page: http://www.animalcorner.co.uk/farm/llamas/llama_anatomy.html
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Nuh uh. I just looked at a buncha llama photos, and I didn't see any mutant Corinthian ruffles.
We all wish him the best..
Tyrell? Are these the eyes of the Nexus One through Three models?
What the heck, llama!
I know, right? Those are "iridic granules" -- they help shield the llama's eyes in the bright sunlight you often get at high altitudes. When the pupil contracts they sort of bend inward and obscure the center of the pupil. Check out the diagram about halfway down this page:
http://www.animalcorner.co.uk/farm/llamas/llama_anatomy.html