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Alpacas are gentle animals that are known for their soft, fluffy wool. They live in herds and love to graze on grass. Alpacas are friendly and curious, making them fun to be around!
Key details
- Length
- 81-99 cm
- Weight
- 48-84 kg
- Lifespan
- 15-20 years
- Top Speed
- 60 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1
- Gestation
- 335-365 days
Traits
FurrySocialHerbivorousMountainDomesticatedDiurnal
What this page adds
The Alpaca is a medium-sized camelid with a long neck and a thick, shaggy coat. Its face is typically smaller and more refined than a llama's, with shorter, straighter ears. They come in many solid colors like white, black, brown, fawn, and grey.
Alpaca dung, called "alpaca beans," makes excellent, eco-friendly garden fertilizer!
Alpacas sometimes "pronk" – a bouncy jump with all four feet when they are excited!
Their naturally hypoallergenic fleece is seven times warmer than sheep's wool!
