Alpaca Vicugna pacos (formerly Lama pacos)

Alpaca
Alpaca
Alpaca
Alpacas are like small Llamas and, like Llamas, don't exist in the wild; they are entirely domesticated (some in feral herds). Related to wild Vicuňas, they are native to Andean regions of South America.
Alpaca
Alpaca
Alpacas
Although they can look like long-necked, woolly sheep they are in fact camelids, related to Camels, as are their close relatives Vicuňas, Llamas and Guanacos.
Alpaca
Alpaca
Alpaca
Like sheep, they are herd animals, kept mainly for their wool. Their wool is said to be softer than cashmere but stronger than sheep wool. There are two fleece types: huacaya (normal) and suri (long dreadlocks). Unusually, but hygenically, Alpacas use a communal dung pile away from eating areas.
Alpacas and llamas Alpacas with the larger Llamas.
Alpaca with young Alpaca with young ("cria").
Alpaca Unlike wild Vicuňas, Alpacas come in many coat colours.
cria, 1-2 weeks old Cria, 1-2 weeks old.
Alpaca cria Cria, 1-2 weeks old.
Alpacadoodle Alpacadoodle.