An Alpaca's lifespan ranges from 15 to 20 years. The longest lifespan recorded is 27 years!
Alpaca's are like potato chips, you can't just have one! Alpaca's need to be in groups, they thrive off of companionship, and do not do well alone.
Alpaca's eat grass and hay, and relatively little of it! They only require 2 pounds of food for every 125 pounds of their weight.
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Alpaca's are very versatile animals, they can thrive in both extreme warm and cold climates.
A Cria (baby Alpaca) is born weighing around 15 to 19 pounds.
Alpaca's are great because they do not have a strong aroma, and attract less flies in the summer time than their livestock relatives.
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There is a woman in Tuscany who quit her job, and moved from Britain to Italy. She started an alpaca farm - if you would like more information, make sure to check her out! La Vigna Alpacas.