Surprise: How the Oldest Llama in the World Helps Sick Children

White Top the llama, recently crowned as the oldest llama in the world, has become one of the most talked-about animals globally. The reason: she has recently begun caring for sick children. White Top, residing at Victory Junction camp in North Carolina, is showcasing, according to local media, great patience, sensitivity, and caring toward the children, especially those facing severe health challenges.

"Llamas like White Top play a significant role in camps for sick children because they offer mental care alongside physical care," stated the media. It was also noted that through warm interactions with the llama, the children find a place to alleviate their anxieties and reduce the loneliness they may feel due to their illnesses.

The families and caregivers at the camp praised White Top's special ability to provide hugs and gentle touch to the children, which helps them cope with emotional and physical pain. Llamas like White Top not only fill a place in the children's lives but also serve as a source of inspiration, granting them the ability to feel safe and happy even in the hardest situations.

The fact that she is a 27-year-old llama—a very "advanced" age in the world of such animals—makes the story even more touching. "White Top also proved her great strength even at an older age. The love and warmth she provides highlight the strong bond between humans and animals and the way animals can contribute to mental and physical healing," it was written about the elderly animal.