Alpacas are born in a variety of different colors.
Like llamas, alpacas (Vicugna paco) are related to camels. They are raised for their wool, which is shorn, or shaved off, once a year.
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- Where to see them: Domesticated from South America
- Height: Up to 3.5 ft
- Weight: 120 to 145 lbs
- Lifespan: 15 to 25 yrs
- Diet: Grass