What is the difference between a llama and an alpaca?

At first glance, alpacas may resemble their larger camelid cousin the llama, but they are quite different. read more

Difference between llama and alpaca As you can see from the photo below, there really are a lot of differences between llamas and alpacas. The llama is roughly twice the size of the alpaca and the llama has a very coarse outer coat over a softer inner coat - as opposed to the alpaca, which has a very fine, single coat. read more

At the shoulder, an average alpaca stands between 34 and 36 inches, while a llama generally ranges between 42 and 46 inches. Their faces: Llamas have a longer face; an alpaca’s face is a bit more blunt, giving them a “smooshed in” look. read more

• Llama is a larger and heavier compared to alpacas. • Ears are characteristically banana shaped in llamas, whereas those are small and erected in alpacas. • Distribution range of llamas is larger compared to alpacas. read more