Llamas vs. Alpacas
Similarities
- closely related
- rasied for their fiber
- originated from south america
- gestation period is 11 months
- alpacas are maily kept for fur while llamas can be guard animals against intruders and predators
- both are easy to train
- can communicate through posture, ear, and tail movements
- foot stamp, kick, and spit when aggresive
- two toes on each foot and padded feet
Differences
- llamas are valued for their strength and endurance while alpacas are more valued for their soft fleece
- alpacas were exported from South America a century after llamas
- llamas are larger than alpacas
- llamas have long ears while aplacas have shorter ears
- alpacas are herd animals while llamas are more independent
- alpacas produce more finer fiber than llamas
- llamas have longer faces than alpacas
- alpacas produce more fleece than llamas
- alpacas cost more
Physical Characteristics
Characteristic |
Llamas |
Alpacas |
height |
About 6ft |
About 3ft |
weight |
280-450lbs |
100-175lbs |
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