South American Alpaca

The rare Alpaca is a charming and valuable member if the Camelid family. Alpacas are prized for their luxurious and costly fiber which is harvested by shearing once a year. An Alpaca sweater or blanket is a cherished possession. Frequently handed down from one generation to the next. The Alpaca gestation period is 11 months. The animal are native to the Andes Mountains of Sough America. Alpacas are very gentle, clean animals and make wonderful pets.