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Alpacas - History
Alpacas and llamas are the only domesticated camelids of the South America. They were developed about 7000 years ago and worshipped by the ancient Inca civilization. The various tribes of the Andes bred Alpacas selectively to produce a fiber with such unique qualities. These animals originated
from their wild relatives - guanaco and vicuna, which still live in the Andes in the wild. The civilization of Incas was based on the Alpaca's fiber. They made clothes, roofs of the houses and even bridges of it. Besides, these animals provided food, fuel and transportation.
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West Valley Alpacas
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The arrival of the Conquistadors brought another fiber producing animal - sheep. Spanish invaders started killing
Alpaca herds to free the grazing place for their sheep herds. Many existing breeds of Alpacas
disappeared and others were driven higher into the mountains.
Today the majority of Alpaca's products are made in Peru, Chile and Bolivia. About 99% of all Alpacas live in South
America. Only in the 1980's were Alpacas imported into other countries. The Alpaca industry of the USA, Canada and Europe is still developing. There are about 30,000 Alpacas in the USA today.
Alpacas - Behavior
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Alpaca Breeders of Western Pennsylvania
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Alpacas are very herd-oriented animals and should be kept in groups of 3-4 individuals. They band together if frightened, so it is simple to move them as a group. The character of Alpacas is very gentle and loyal and that makes them good companions for children and wonderful therapy animals. They can be taught to perform simple tricks and
to pull a cart. Alpacas are very intelligent and clean animals; they defecate in only a few spots on the lawn.
Alpacas communicate with each other with a variety of quiet noises and body language. The most common sound is a low soft humming. They recognize intruders and make alarm sounds. Baby Alpacas are very curious and sniff and touch everything. In hot weather Alpacas like to cool down in cold water.
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