Alpaca

A female alpaca is called a hembra.

A male alpaca is called a macho.

A baby alpaca is called a cria.

Gestation length for an alpaca is 335 days (11 months).

The lifespan of an Alpaca is 20 years.

There are 2 breeds of Alpaca, Suri and Huacaya.

Alpaca stand approximately 3 feet tall at the shoulder and weigh 100 to 150 pounds.

The primary function of alpaca is fiber production. Alpaca fiber is very valuable. The fiber is lanolin-free and very soft.

There are 22 internationally recognized colors of alpaca fiber.

Alpacas should be shorn once a year.