Alpaca
Alpaca
Gentle keepers of the wool
The alpaca, smaller than the common llama, is a native species of llama that lives in the mountains of Peru, Bolivia and Chile at altitudes of 2,400 to 3,600 meters.
It is characterized by long and high-quality hair of different colors, and its soft and fine wool is valued and often used.
Characteristics
Order:
Artiodactyla
Family:
Camelidae
Scientific name of the species:
Vicugna pacos
Habitat:
Shrubland, pasture, wetlands, desert
Origin:
South America
Current trend:
Increase
Number of individuals in the world:
350.000
Lifetime:
15-20 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
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