Alpaca - Wikipedia
The alpaca (Lama pacos) is a species of South American camelid mammal. Traditionally, alpacas were kept in herds that grazed on the level heights of the Andes of Southern Peru, Western …
Alpaca | Habitat, Diet, Lifespan, & Facts | Britannica
Nov 19, 2025 · Alpaca, domesticated South American member of the camel family, Camelidae (order Artiodactyla), that derives from the vicuña (Vicugna vicugna). It inhabits high-altitude …
Alpaca | Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology ...
The alpaca is a small relative of the camel domesticated by Andean people for its wool. They are slender-bodied animals with long legs and necks, small heads and large, pointed ears. …
About Alpacas
Alpacas (vicugña pacos) are members of the Camelid Family and are a domesticated species of the South American camelid. Camelids originated in North America over 40 million years ago. …
Alpaca, facts and information | National Geographic
Alpacas are members of the camel family, domesticated by the people of the Peruvian Andes 6,000 years ago for food, fuel, and fiber. They are ungulates, a group of large hooved …
Alpaca Animal Facts - Vicugna pacos - A-Z Animals
May 27, 2024 · The alpaca is a camelid mammal native to South America. Closely related to its larger cousin, the llama, the two species are able to interbreed. Yarn spun from alpaca wool is …
Eastland Alpacas - an alpaca farm located in Mount Joy ...
Welcome to Eastland Alpacas! Eastland Alpacas is a 30 acre farm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, conveniently located between Lancaster and Harrisburg. Our goal is to provide …