Like llamas, alpacas are related to camels. They are raised for their wool, which is shorn, or shaved off, once a year.
Alpaca
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Pronunciation: al-PAK-uh
Where to see them: Spaulding Children's Zoo
Height: Up to 3.5 ft
Weight: 120 to 145 lbs
Lifespan: 15 to 25 yrs
Diet: Grass
A Winter Coat: The alpaca’s thick, woolly coat keeps it warm when it’s cold and windy.
