Animal Locations
Alpaca
Did you know?
Alpaca fiber was once reserved for Royalty because of its soft, warm fiber.
Sponsors
March 2021 : Judith Santone Husted; Bruno Family
March 2022: Barb's Care-A-Lot
April 2022: Scott & Julia Herzing
May 2022: Gerald Knickerbocker
November 2022: HollyDay Hobby Farm
2023: Judy Santone Husted
2023: Steve Anderson
March 2022: Barb's Care-A-Lot
April 2022: Scott & Julia Herzing
May 2022: Gerald Knickerbocker
November 2022: HollyDay Hobby Farm
2023: Judy Santone Husted
2023: Steve Anderson
Habitat
Andes Mountains from Peru to Argentina
Size
3 foot at the shoulder and 5 foot tall
Weight
100-200 pounds
Lifespan
Around 20 years in captivity (5-10 in wild)
Diet
grasses, cushion plants, bunch grasses and woody shrub
Reproduction
1 cria after a gestation period of 242-345 days
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Threats
Predators such as dogs, wild cats, foxes, coyote and wolves