Llamas in costume

by Nikki Tundel, Minnesota Public Radio

Llamas are best known for their work as pack animals in the highlands of Peru. At the Minnesota State Fair, however, they've set aside the trekking supplies and don costumes instead. Reporter Nikki Tundel attended the fair's 4-H Llama Costume Contest and learned a lot about the long-necked mammals.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, 09/08/2009, 6:29 p.m.