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.Alpacas are very friendly.

Alpacas are a herd animal and can die of loneliness.

Crias are generally born in the morning. 

Fun Facts 

Alpacas Are Ancient

· An alpaca's lifespan, is generally from 15 to 20 years. 

· However, the oldest known alpaca lived to the age of 27.

They're Growing in Population

· Alpacas were brought into the U.S. in 1984.

They Can Be Therapeutic

· Baby Alpacas Are Called 'Cria'. 

· Alpacas have a gestation period of about 11 months, and typically have only one baby at a time.

·  A “cria" typically weighs between 10 and 17 pounds 

· They are weaned after six to eight months.

· As for adult alpacas, a female is called an "hembra" and a male is called a "macho."

Their Fleece Is Different from Sheep's Wool

· Alpaca fiber is like sheep’s wool, except warmer and less itchy. 

· It lacks the oil lanolin, it's hypoallergenic and doesn't require high temperatures and harsh chemicals during processing. 

Alpaca Fiber Is Non-Flammable and Water-Resistant

In fact, alpaca fiber is so nonflammable that it meets the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's rigid testing specifications as a Class 1 fiber. It's water-resistant and mimics cotton in its ability to wick away moisture.

There are 2 types of Alpacas 

· Two types of alpaca fleece; huacaya (fluffy) fleece, suri (silky) fleece 

· Suri’s make up 10-20% of the population.