Who's this ever-chillaxed, funky-haired, fluffy cloud of loveliness? Why it's the alpaca, of course! Since its domestication around 6000 years ago, this adorable camelid has been stealing our hearts with its gentle temperament, sweet face, and soft-as-clouds fleece. Unlike its bigger sister llama, alpacas have never been bred as working animals due to their diminutive stature but used exclusively for their wool.
If you need a dose of heart-achingly cute animals, scroll down below and check out the adorable photos that we've found! And if cute alpacas just aren't enough on their own, you'll find some interesting alpaca facts to read in between the photos dedicated to these clouds of love.
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One Of The Alpacas On My School Farm Gave Birth Yesterday. Nugget The Chicken Is Her Godmother
This Alpaca Stole My Girl
Baby Alpaca With His Best Friend
Talking about the sweet nature of alpacas - they're gentle with people and easily trainable, which allows them to work as certified therapy animals. Several organizations throughout the United States breed and train alpacas to be used specifically for therapeutic purposes. And though we haven't tried it yet, we have no doubts that cuddling these charming animals would relieve anxiety and fatigue one hundred percent.
Four Alpacas And Their Cat
Her Name Is Simona
The Sweet Face Of A Baby Alpaca
Besides being so stinkin' cute, alpacas also have a vast library of hilarious sounds used for communication:
- Humming: humming is mainly used between a mother alpaca and its baby, just like singing a lullaby!
- Snorting: alpacas employ a high-brow snort when other individuals are invading their personal space.
- Grumbling: just like an old person, alpacas grumble when someone stands too close to them.
- Clucking: like hens, alpacas tend to cluck when they are worried for their babies.
- Screaming: as a good scream should be, the one emitted by an alpaca is extremely deafening and disturbing. Alpacas will scream when displeased with handling or threatened by a potential enemy.
- Screeching: if screaming isn't enough, alpacas choose their final weapon, which is a bird-like cry. This sound is mostly used when male alpacas are fighting over territory or the ladies. When a female alpaca tries a screech, it comes out more like a growl, which is even more terrifying.
Here's A Photo Of Two Extremely Photogenic Alpacas To (Hopefully) Brighten Up Your Day
You Matter
Just Two Alpacas Smiling For A Photo
One of the less obvious reasons for keeping alpacas as pets or farm animals is their ability to perform as livestock guardians. Who could have guessed that these sweet-natured camelids are more than capable of protecting flocks of sheep by keeping small predators like foxes at bay. Fierce!
3 Alpacas About To Drop The Hottest Album Of 2020
First Day In Cusco, Peru And I Met An Alpaca
Meet My Friend's 1 Day Old Alpaca Named Antonio
Alpacas are also one of the cleanest livestock animals - they don't have any strong smell and have a curious way of 'waste disposal.' Alpacas use something called a communal dung pile where all of the individuals poop and never graze. Male alpacas are tidier in forming their dung piles, while all the females in the herd defecate simultaneously, forming a line of poop. Anyway, this bizarre behavior allows alpacas to be house-trained.
A Lovely Alpaca Smile
Alpaca Under A Rainbow
Nice To Meet You
Alpacas carry their babies, or cria, for about 11 months - it's usually just one baby, with twins being very rare. Right after the birth, both the baby and the mama start humming to each other, thus forming a bond. Crias can stand on their own wobbly legs about an hour after birth. Though alpacas don't stay as babies for a long time, they can keep you company for about 15 to 20 years, as it is the expected lifespan.
UPS Driver With Newborn Alpaca
Have You Ever Seen A Baby Alpaca So Proud Of Himself For Being Born?
I Found This Derpy Alpaca Close To Where I Live, He Looks So Happy
Baby Alpaca
I Met A Baby Alpaca Today And Got Photobombed By A Proud Mama
This Derpy Alpaca At The Petting Zoo
Is it me or do alpacas only come with two modes - unbearably cute or unbelievably weird?
Most Alpacas I Met Yesterday Were Camera Shy, But This One Was Ready To Be A Model
My 5 Month Old Cria Wearing A Very Fashionable Pine Cone
After Almost A Year, My Alpaca Finally Had Her Baby
Alpaca Loaf
My Aunt Has An Alpaca Farm And This Is One Of Her Newest Additions
Just An Alpaca Hanging Out In My Office Today
This Happy Baby Alpaca I Met
Today We Met This Happy Alpaca
This Is What Happens When I Sit In The Field With The Alpacas
An Adorable Floof For Your Friday
These Tiny, Adorable Baby Alpacas
Alpaca Love
I Met An Alpaca Today
Don’t Forget To Have Fun
We Got Photobombed By An Alpaca
No you didn't; it was staged ... you are holding the leash. :( Honesty isn't your strong point, is it?
Alpacas Are Cute Too
Bringing You Some Peruvian Magic
Happy Weekend
Alpaca Overjoyed With Kisses
Oooh, Hellooo World
Zoom In On Me
Alpaca Selfie Time
My Neighbor's Friendly And Photogenic Alpaca
And The Award Goes To
The Odd One Out
Distinguished Gentleman
My Parent's Alpaca Had A Baby Yesterday And I Haven't Seen Any On Here So I Thought I'd Share
Smiling Alpaca
Our Newest Little Alpaca, Born Monday
When You And The Besties Go Out Wearing Matching Outfits
When You Know Bae Is Doing Something But You Want Attention Anyways
The Most Photographic Alpaca Ever
Baby Alpaca In Cuzco
Yap Guys, It’s Monday
Alpaca Photo Bomb Level: Master
Wildflowers For Everyone, Cuties
Meet Someone You Want To Be Forever With
Did You See That? Weekend Is Over
Aaand Yeees - Double Happy
Alpaca Selfie
Everyone Wish Pepito A Happy Birthday
The Friyay Mood
Mmm, That Was Deliciuos
Look At Those Curls
If Carole Baskin Was An Alpaca
Our Faces When People Say They Still Have Not Seen Tiger King
Me And The Boys At The Wedding
When My Moms Goes To The Neighbours To Get The Ball I Accidently Threw At Their Yard
The Wolverine Of Alpacas
An Alpaca Before And After Shearing
1,048 Alpacas Just Set The World Record For The Largest Parade Of Alpacas
I Haven't Seen Any Alpacas On Here Here's One That's A Week Old
I Think An Alpaca Pic Is Way Overdue
Say Cheessee
I Met This Aww-Inducing Alpaca
The Best Smile Ever
Alpacas With The View
So Happy To See You
Current Situation
Dreaming Of A Vacation
Oommm... Namasteee
Be Like Me - Kind And Courage
Heeey, Wake Up, Sunshine Is Here And Monday Also
Happy Easter Ya’ll!
Hey There
Santa’s 10th Reindeer
A Thanksgiving Alpaca Selfie⠀
Our Newest Addition, Coco
Baby Alpaca
Took Our Miniature Alpacas On A Parade Through The Neighborhood They Were The Grand Marshalls
Alpaca Photobomb
Ladies And Gentleman Meet Alpacastan, The Mullet Toting Alpaca
He Thinks He's A Goat
Have A Glorious Looking Alpaca And Enjoy The Rest Of Your Day
How About A Nice, Fluffy Alpaca In These Trying Times?
Well This Got A Little Bit Messy
Looking Back At The Weekend Trying To Figure Out How It Went So Quickly
Friday Happiness
Yap It’s Still Weekend Guys, Enjoy It While You Can
Fruit Lover
Alpacas Are Secretly Big Rabbits
Running Away From My Responsibilities Like
When Your Style On Fleek And Everyone Always Askin' Where You Shop
That Face Tho
Look At This Little Cutiepie
Bowl Cut Anyone?
Snuggle Partners
Floof, Floofy, Floofier
One Of These Is Not Like The Other
Do I Look Like A Giraffe?
That’s Love
I Always Wondered What Baby Alpacas Are Thinking
Alpaca In A Santa Hat Totally Made My Day
A Baby Alpaca Apparently Is Called A Cria And It Is Incredibly Cute
My Girlfriend Took Me To An Alpaca Farm For My Birthday This Is Who We Met
Alpaca My Things And Go With You
The Time Our Shearer Gave Our Alpaca, Del, A Bowl Cut
Wet Alpaca
An Alpaca About To Get Some Treats
Adorable Alpaca
My Friend Is Spending Nye Feeding The Cutest Alpaca
I Haven’t Stopped Laughing Since I Took This Photo! At The Pensacola Zoo This Morning So Precious
Alpacas Are Cool
Alpaca Life
Would You Like To Have These Cuties Living In Your Backyard?
Please Be Happy, Promise Me
Sometimes Sunday Could Be Fun
The Strongest Power On The Earth Is The Mother’s Love
When You Don't Know Anyone At A Party
All We Need Is Love
What Did You Say? Oh, I Know, I Am Cutie Pie
Smile New Year Is Coming Love Ya'all
Picnic Buddies
Winter Is Coming But It’s Ok
You Got Something On Your Cheek
Love You Guys And Smiling, Have An Awesome Day
You Smell Weird
3 Gentlemen
Mommy’s Love
He’s Just Enjoying Life To The Fullest
Sleepyhead
When It's Dinner Time
There Is A New Sheriff In Town
Morning World! Have A Great Day, Best Wish From New Zeland
I Now Present You Men And Wife
Just Two Floof Balls Wearing Floof Balls
Just Living In An Alpaca Farm Fairytale
Take Our Advice And Fall In Love
Cusco Day Dreaming
That Mullet Tho
When You And Bestie Know You’re Lookin Good
Happy Valentine’s Day
Will I Fit?
Fall Vibes
The Prettiest Bunch
Strike A Pose
Mommy And I Went For A Walk
On Their Way To Getting A Haircut
Yummy
Friyay Mood
Squad
Cute Alpacas
Have You Ever Done An Alpaca Walk?
Best Selfie Ever
Have You Got Any Games On Your Phone?
Which One Are You?
Soulmates
Weekend Aesthetics
Black And White
Happy Friday From 4 Adorable Floofs
Guess Who’s Coming Tonight Y’all
Lovely
Caption This
Crowned
Just A Little Alpaca Pool Party
Flashback To Those 3 Months When Darwin Had To Drive To And From Work With Me Every Day
It's Soon To Be Cool And Rainy, So The Alpacas Are Making The Most Of The Sun And Warmth
Family Picture
After Getting Off Work On A Monday
Relaxing After Being Cute All Day
What Are You Looking At?
All Of The Angles
Nap O'clock
Mornings Got Me Like
This Wedding Hall In Japan Will Loan You An Alpaca To Act As The Witness At Your Wedding
Baby Shower
Different Seasons Same Love For Alpacas
That One Alpaca Who Always Jumps In To Ruin Your Picture
Last Night At The Bc Wedding Awards
8 Days / 8 Months, They Sure Grow Up Fast
Ready For Winter
Photogenic Alpaca Is Photogenic
Alpaca Selfie
Ann And Lady Kate, New Best Friends
Alpaca Lunch
Laughing Alpaca
Hello Handsome
Merry Christmas, Fuzzballs
Did I Hear Treats?
DJ Pacpac, Bringing The Fuzzy Beats
Forced Selfies Are The Best
That article about alpacas was filled with inaccurate information. Maybe these click bait articles need to be fact checked first. Also included were pictures of Alfie an alpaca who lives as a pet inside someone’s home. This is called out by all alpaca owners. They are herd animals not pets to be taken to live as a single animal. They will develop berserk syndrome which most often ends in euthanatizing the animal. Alpacas deserve better. You writers need to do better and do proper research. It’s shameful to write this misinformation about such beautiful and smart animals. Take some time to really find the truth rather than post cute pictures of fluffy alpacas.
I actually have a neighbor who has a pet alpaca (and mini horse, and emu, and tortoise, and a couple chickens [and yes there is plenty of room for all of them]), maybe I should go visit again. The alpaca is named Alphonse.
Do you live in Florida..because that may be a friend of mine..LOL
Load More Replies...That article about alpacas was filled with inaccurate information. Maybe these click bait articles need to be fact checked first. Also included were pictures of Alfie an alpaca who lives as a pet inside someone’s home. This is called out by all alpaca owners. They are herd animals not pets to be taken to live as a single animal. They will develop berserk syndrome which most often ends in euthanatizing the animal. Alpacas deserve better. You writers need to do better and do proper research. It’s shameful to write this misinformation about such beautiful and smart animals. Take some time to really find the truth rather than post cute pictures of fluffy alpacas.
I actually have a neighbor who has a pet alpaca (and mini horse, and emu, and tortoise, and a couple chickens [and yes there is plenty of room for all of them]), maybe I should go visit again. The alpaca is named Alphonse.
Do you live in Florida..because that may be a friend of mine..LOL
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