10 pictures of llamas and alpacas that will make you feel happier

Though often confused, they are separate species belonging to different genera. Alpacas have shorter ears and weigh much less than llamas do. Learn more about the differences between the two species here.

The Incas' ancestors were the first peoples in history to domesticate llamas and alpacas. Thousands of years later, the Incas still relied on these animals a lot.

These animals played an important part in the history of South America. If you are excited about the distant past of humanity, try to ace this fun trivia quiz on ancient civilizations.

A baby llama is known as a cria.

And the gestation also takes around 350 days.

Alpacas, llamas and camels belong the biological family Camelidae, and are known as camelids.

These animals do come in all colors!

Llamas can guard herds of alpacas, but most often they look after sheep.

Ancient South American civilizations called their fleece 'The Fiber of Gods'.

They prefer to live in large groups and love making friends with people.

Both llamas and alpacas can use spitting to express their outrage or discontent. They almost never spit at humans.