Alpaca's are usually mistaken for llamas or vise versa. Even though alpacas and llamas are in the same family, they have many physical differences. The alpaca is smaller then the llama and their ears are more pointy and small. Another feature that alpacas have are that their backs are more rounded then the llamas. Alpaca fur is soft and fine like llama wool. The wool is hypoallergenic and not itchy like some sheep wool. Alpaca and llama wool does not have any oils like lanolin that sometimes cause itching.
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1#-Alpacas first originated from Peru but now you can get them from almost anywhere
2#- Alpacas can 'spit' but they don't do it often spit at humans but more toward other alpacas.
3#- Alpacas have a 'dung pile' in their heard where they do not graze.
4#- Alpacas have a three-chambered-stomach which means they are pseudoruminants.
5#- A heard of alpacas consists of an alpha male, females and their cria (baby alpaca)
Stay Fluffy,
~Livinia :)
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