- Alpaca - Wikipedia
The alpaca (Lama pacos) is a species of South American camelid mammal Traditionally, alpacas were kept in herds that grazed on the level heights of the Andes of Southern Peru, Western Bolivia, Ecuador, and Northern Chile More recently, alpacas may be found on farms and ranches worldwide, with thousands of animals born and raised annually
- Alpaca | Habitat, Diet, Lifespan, Facts | Britannica
Alpaca, domesticated South American member of the camel family, Camelidae (order Artiodactyla), that derives from the vicuña (Vicugna vicugna) It inhabits high-altitude marshy areas in the Central Andes
- About Alpacas
Alpacas (vicugña pacos) are members of the Camelid Family and are a domesticated species of the South American camelid Camelids originated in North America over 40 million years ago Camels migrated east via the Bering Strait and llamas migrated to South America
- Alpaca - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
The Alpaca is a domestic hoofed mammal that originated in South America Its closest relatives are the domestic llama, the wild vicuna, and guanaco Researchers believe that humans bred these modern day animals from vicunas Alpacas and llamas look quite similar, but Alpacas are significantly smaller than llamas There are just two breeds of
- Alpaca, facts and information | National Geographic
Alpacas are members of the camel family, domesticated by the people of the Peruvian Andes 6,000 years ago for food, fuel, and fiber They are ungulates, a group of large hooved mammals that also
- Alpaca - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on Animalia. bio
The alpaca (Lama pacos) is a species of South American camelid mammal It is similar to, and often confused with, the llama However, alpacas are often noticeably smaller than llamas The two animals are closely related and can successfully crossbreed
- Alpaca Animal Facts - Vicugna pacos - A-Z Animals
The alpaca is a camelid mammal native to South America Closely related to its larger cousin, the llama, the two species are able to interbreed Yarn spun from alpaca wool is popular for warm, soft sweaters, socks, mittens, and hats, making the fur of these domesticated animals a valuable commodity
- Alpaca - New World Encyclopedia
Alpacas are social herd animals that live in family groups consisting of a territorial alpha male, females, and their young They are generally considered gentle, inquisitive, intelligent, and observant As a prey animal, they are cautious and warn the herd about intruders by making sharp, noisy inhalations that sound like a high pitch burro bray
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