How else are alpacas different than llamas?

Llamas and alpacas are both members of the camelid family and have similarities in appearance, behavior and other charactersitics. Both are among the group of only five new world species of animals to have been domesticated. read more

Of my little herd of eight animals, two of my alpacas have been with me since 9 months of age, another was born here, and two of my llamas have been here since 8/9 months of age - all crias of various ages. read more

Llamas also generally do not have as much hair on their head and face as alpacas do. Their dispositions: Alpacas are very much herd animals, while llamas are more independent minded. Alpacas also tend to be a bit more skittish than llamas, which are often used as guard animals for alpacas, sheep, and other small livestock. read more