An alpaca peeking out from behind a tree in a natural setting.

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Alpaca

Vicugna pacos

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6 photos · first photographed 2022-07-10

Distribution

Range

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Range: iNaturalist (CC BY 4.0) · Base map: Natural Earth (public domain)

Quick facts

Group: Mammals
Family: Camelidae
Size: 81–99 cm (shoulder)
Weight: 48–90 kg
Diet: Herbivore
Lifespan: 15–20 yrs
Habitat: Andean highlands, Pastures, Farms

About

The alpaca is a domesticated species of South American camelid. Traditionally, alpacas were kept in herds that grazed on the level heights of the Andes of Southern Peru, Western Bolivia, Ecuador, and Northern Chile. More recently, alpacas may be found on farms and ranches worldwide, with thousands of animals born and raised annually.

Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0), abridged.

My photos

Two alpacas in a pasture, with one looking directly at the camera exhibiting its fluffy coat and curious nature.

2023-03-16 84mmf/6.31/400ISO 200 DC-G91AlpacaCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA)Lukas Nagelphoto, photography, wildlife, alpaca, farm animal, curious, nature

An inquisitive alpaca standing in a sunny pasture, staring at the camera with a soft and woolly coat.

2023-03-16 140mmf/6.31/400ISO 200 DC-G91AlpacaCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA)Lukas Nagelphoto, photography, wildlife, alpaca, standing, curious, gaze, pasture, cute, animal, animalphotography

Close-up of an alpaca's face on a sunny day at the farm, with soft white fur and a serene expression.

2023-03-16 120mmf/6.31/320ISO 200 DC-G91AlpacaCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA)Lukas Nagelphoto, photography, animal, alpaca, closeup, farm, nature, animalphotography, cute

Full body shot of a white alpaca standing in a green pasture, with shadows of trees dappling the ground.

2023-03-16 46mmf/6.31/250ISO 200 DC-G91AlpacaCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA)Lukas Nagelphoto, photography, animal, alpaca, fullbody, pasture, outdoors, animalphotography, cute

An alpaca peeking out from behind a tree in a natural setting.

Alpaca behind tree2022-09-25 140mmf/5.61/400ISO 200 DC-G91AlpacaCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA)Lukas Nagelphoto, photography, alpaca, wildlife, nature, tree, animal, hidden, outdoor, animalphotography, cute

Close-up portrait of an alpaca with a natural backdrop.

Alpaca Portrait2022-07-10 65mmf/6.31/320ISO 200 DC-G91AlpacaCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA)Lukas Nagelphoto, alpaca, portrait, closeup, animal, face, wildlife, outdoor, photography, animalphotography, cute