Alpaca

Camelid families that are closely related to camels, camels and Vicuña, alpaca (Lama pacos), a member of the South America of the Camiod family (Artiodactyla), are collectively referred to as lizards. Thousands of years ago the South American Andes Indians clearly cultivated alpacas and llamas. There are two other species that resemble camelids and llamas in the wild.

Like other leaflets, alpaca is a slender animal with long neck and feet, short tail, small head and big pointed ears. Alpaca draws a line with Lama when its size is small; the height of the shoulder is about 90 centimeters (35 inches), weight is 55 to 65 kg. Alpaca is also not rounded up like a llama, it has a rounded body rather than a square, it is different from a llama in that he is accustomed to pressing the tail against the body. Alpaca 's hair coat color is normal black or brown to light gray, then yellowish brown to pale yellow, and sometimes white. Current distribution of alpaca is limited to central and southern Peru, and western Bolivia. Alpaca is the most restricted range of the four types, the most professional alpaca, adapted to wetlands between 4,000 and 4,800 meters (13,000 to 15,700 feet) in altitude. To accommodate the reduced oxygen content in the air, they have a large number of red blood cells.

Alpaca is the most important halide in wool production. During the Inca civilization, alpacas and robes made by Bikuña were secured for nobility and the royal family. In the early days of the Columbus era, two types of alpacas, Huakaya and Sri are developed. If the animal is not sheared, the wool becomes soft and long enough to touch the ground. In contrast, the wool of Huakaya is short and coarse. Alpaca wool is very light, durable, glossy, has high thermal insulation, and is resistant to rain and snow. It is used for lining of fur coats, sleeping bags and beautiful coats. Alpaca fibers are sometimes combined with other fibers to make garments or lightweight, suitable fabrics, but they can also be woven for coating or as a lining for outerwear as suede fabric. Peru is the main producer of wool, most of which are sold in Arequipa. The Peruvian government has developed a breeding program to improve the quality of alpaca and increase production.

Alpaca is usually cut once every two years, each animal produces about 3 kg (6.5 pounds) of fine wool, but Huayaka produces coarse wool weighing about 5 kg. Huacaya's hair growth is about 30 cm (12 inches) in 2 years, about 60 cm in a pickpocket. The length of the individual fibers in the pile during shearing is in the range of about 20 to 40 cm. Alpaca's natural life expectancy is 15 - 20 years

Alpaca has been cultivated for thousands of years. Indeed, Mosh people in northern Peru use pictures of alpaca frequently for art. There is no wild alpaca. The most recent creature is the wild Vicuna which is also the origin of South America. With camels and camels, alpacas are classified as camels. Alpaca is bigger than Vikuna but smaller than other camels. Among the various camels, Alpaca and Bikuna are the most valuable fiber-containing animals. Alpaca is influenced by the quality and quantity of its fiber, and camels are affected by its softness, fineness and quality. . Alpaca is too small to use as a packaging animal. Instead, they are specially raised for their fibers and meat.

Alpaca is the most important halide in wool production. During the Inca civilization, alpacas and robes made by Bikuña were secured for nobility and the royal family. In the early days of the Columbus era, two types of alpacas, Huakaya and Sri are developed. If the animal is not sheared, the wool becomes soft and long enough to touch the ground. In contrast, the wool of Huakaya is short and coarse. Alpaca wool is very light, durable, glossy, has high thermal insulation, and is resistant to rain and snow. It is used for lining of fur coats, sleeping bags and beautiful coats. Alpaca fibers are sometimes combined with other fibers to make garments or lightweight, suitable fabrics, but they can also be woven for coating or as a lining for outerwear as suede fabric. Peru is the main producer of wool, most of which are sold in Arequipa.