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Alpaca

usgb/ælˈpækə/Volume
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Not a Llama

Alpacas are often confused with llamas, but they're smaller and have different facial features.

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When I visited Peru, I saw an alpaca, not a llama, for the first time.
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Geographic Origin

Alpacas are native to the Andean Mountains, knowing this helps associate them with the right habitat and culture.

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Alpaca farming is a centuries-old practice in the Andean region.
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Gentle Nature

Alpacas are known for their docile temperament, which makes them popular on farms.

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Children were petting the gentle alpacas at the local farm.
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