Alpacas don’t just stand around looking cute with their goofy grins and cloud-like coats. These animals pack a lot of strange habits, ancient history, and unexpected appeal into their lanky frames.

Temperament: Alpacas are mild-tempered, gregarious, inquisitive, intelligent animals. They can learn handling and training techniques and are safe for even children to handle. Types: There are two ...

- Native to South America, related to llamas and camels. - Valued for their fiber, which comes in 22 natural colors. - Usually stand about 4½ feet at the head. - Generally weigh 150 to 200 pounds, ...

Alpaca owners across the nation will be celebrating this weekend as the 15th annual National Alpaca Farm Days kicks off Saturday, Sept. 25, running through Sunday, Sept. 26. During the weekend, ...

Alpacas aren't much for being petted, but show their affection by rubbing noses with one another and perfect strangers. Chris Spielbusch of Tigard gets nose-to-nose with a new acquaintance at the ...

“It’s one of their defense mechanisms, but you have to be really bugging them for them to spit at you,” said Belinda Grant, owner of Northwoods Alpacas in Bergen. To view our latest e-Edition click ...

A RARE alpaca with expensive black fur has been born in Scotland. The fluffy newborn has been named Tia and her coat could be worth thousands. Tia was born recently in Scotland Credit: SWNS:South West ...

Pauley Alpaca Company, located off Eastwood Road Southeast, is opening its doors once again this weekend. Co-owner Jen Pauley says the National Farm Days, a nationwide alpaca event, are a way to ...

A RARE alpaca with expensive black fur has been born in Scotland. The fluffy newborn has been named Tia and her coat could be worth thousands. Please provide a valid ...

A RARE alpaca with expensive black fur has been born in Scotland. The fluffy newborn has been named Tia and her coat could be worth thousands. Tia was born recently in Scotland Credit: SWNS:South West ...