Alpaca
Scientific Name: Lama pacos
Habitat: mountains
Diet: grasses
Life span: 15-20 years
Young: 1 young/year (cria)
Size: height: 83-93 cm (34-38 in)
The incas domesticated the alpaca from the wild vicuna, a llama-like animal, about 5,000 years ago in the Andreas Mountains. They are used as pack animals, and also for meat. Their fur is spun into wool.
Listen carefully; you may hear the alpacas communicating by making a humming sound.
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Alpaca on Animal Diversity Web
For More Information
Edmonton Valley Zoo
13315 Buena Vista Road (87th Avenue)
PO Box 2359
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2R7
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Range
Range: Central and Southern Andes
Status in the Wild
Status: thriving
