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10 pictures of llamas and alpacas that will make you feel happier
If you need a little something to brighten your day, these guys are here to help. Enjoy the most cheerful pictures of alpacas and llamas – and some short facts about these adorable animals too.
#1 Alpaca vs. llama – what's the difference?
![#1 Alpaca vs. llama – what's the difference? Nature Story: Alpaca vs llama difference](https://content.quizzclub.com/interesting-fact/2020-04/these-10-pictures-of-llamas-and-alpacas-will-make-you-feel-happier-1-alpaca-vs-llama-what-s-the-difference.jpg)
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.
#2 Llamas and alpacas were first domesticated around 6,000 years ago
![#2 Llamas and alpacas were first domesticated around 6,000 years ago Nature Story: What year were llamas domesticated? When were alpacas domesticated?](https://content.quizzclub.com/interesting-fact/2020-04/these-10-pictures-of-llamas-and-alpacas-will-make-you-feel-happier-2-llamas-and-alpacas-were-first-domesticated-around-6-000-years-ago.jpg)
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.
#3 The gestation period of a llama lasts for 11.5 months!
![#3 The gestation period of a llama lasts for 11.5 months! Nature Story: Baby llama](https://content.quizzclub.com/interesting-fact/2020-04/these-10-pictures-of-llamas-and-alpacas-will-make-you-feel-happier-3-the-gestation-period-of-a-llama-lasts-for-11-5-months.jpg)
A baby llama is known as a cria.
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#5 Camels are their cousins!
![#5 Camels are their cousins! Nature Story: Llamas and alpacas biological family](https://content.quizzclub.com/interesting-fact/2020-04/these-10-pictures-of-llamas-and-alpacas-will-make-you-feel-happier-5-camels-are-their-cousins.jpg)
Alpacas, llamas and camels belong the biological family Camelidae, and are known as camelids.
#6 More than 52 natural colors of the alpaca's fiber are classified in Peru
![#6 More than 52 natural colors of the alpaca's fiber are classified in Peru Nature Story: Alpaca wool colors](https://content.quizzclub.com/interesting-fact/2020-04/these-10-pictures-of-llamas-and-alpacas-will-make-you-feel-happier-6-more-than-52-natural-colors-of-the-alpaca-s-fiber-are-classified-in-peru.jpg)
These animals do come in all colors!
#7 Llamas are mostly raised as pack animals or herd guarders
![#7 Llamas are mostly raised as pack animals or herd guarders Nature Story: Llama facts](https://content.quizzclub.com/interesting-fact/2020-04/these-10-pictures-of-llamas-and-alpacas-will-make-you-feel-happier-7-llamas-are-mostly-raised-as-pack-animals-or-herd-guarders.jpg)
Llamas can guard herds of alpacas, but most often they look after sheep.
#8 Alpacas are mostly bred for their luxurious fiber
![#8 Alpacas are mostly bred for their luxurious fiber Nature Story: Alpaca facts](https://content.quizzclub.com/interesting-fact/2020-04/these-10-pictures-of-llamas-and-alpacas-will-make-you-feel-happier-8-alpacas-are-mostly-bred-for-their-luxurious-fiber.jpg)
Ancient South American civilizations called their fleece 'The Fiber of Gods'.
#9 Llamas are highly socialized animals
![#9 Llamas are highly socialized animals Nature Story: Do alpacas spit? Do llamas spit?](https://content.quizzclub.com/interesting-fact/2020-04/these-10-pictures-of-llamas-and-alpacas-will-make-you-feel-happier-9-llamas-are-highly-socialized-animals.jpg)
They prefer to live in large groups and love making friends with people.
#10 Alpacas also live in groups and create some kind of a hierarchy to respect each other's personal space
![#10 Alpacas also live in groups and create some kind of a hierarchy to respect each other's personal space Nature Story: #10 Alpacas also live in groups and create some kind of a hierarchy to respect each other's personal space](https://content.quizzclub.com/interesting-fact/2020-04/these-10-pictures-of-llamas-and-alpacas-will-make-you-feel-happier-10-alpacas-also-live-in-groups-and-create-some-kind-of-a-hierarchy-to-respect-each-other-s-pe.jpg)
Both llamas and alpacas can use spitting to express their outrage or discontent. They almost never spit at humans.
Which picture did you like the most? Which of these facts is the most interesting? We are waiting for your comments!
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