Sunday

Here’s a little weekend diversion: video of a baby alpaca, or cria, who is having a really hard time staying awake. The music accompanying this video is perfect, and the cria’s neck is a joy to watch.

Enjoy!

"An alpaca (Vicugna pacos) is a domesticated species of South American camelid. It resembles a small llama in appearance.

An adult alpaca generally is between 81 and 99 cm in height at the withers. They usually weigh between 48 and 84 kg (106 and 185 lbs).

Alpacas have been domesticated for thousands of years. The Moche people of northern Peru often used alpaca images in their art. There are no known wild alpacas, though its closest living relative, the vicuña (also native to South America), are believed to be the wild ancestor of the alpaca. The alpaca is larger than the vicuña, but smaller than the other camelid species.

Along with camels and llamas, alpacas are classified as camelids. Of the various camelid species, the alpaca and vicuña are the most valuable fiber-bearing animals: the alpaca because of the quality and quantity of its fiber, and the vicuña because of the softness, fineness and quality of its coat.

Alpacas are too small to be used as pack animals. Instead, they are bred exclusively for their fiber and meat. Alpaca meat was once considered a delicacy by Andean inhabitants. Because of the high price commanded by alpaca on the growing North American alpaca market, illegal alpaca smuggling has become a growing problem.

Alpacas and llamas can successfully cross-breed. The resulting offspring are called huarizo, which are valued for their unique fleece and gentle dispositions. (Via Wikipedia)"


VIDEO Cute baby Alpaca visiting the land of nod

Responses to "Baby Alpaca Just Can’t Stay Awake! (Video)"

  1. ljhpsauce says:

    Awhh :D <3

  2. Unknown says:

    Magnific alpaga <3

  3. Anonymous says:

    Too Cute!

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