Alpaca (Lama Pacos):
Within the four South American Camelids, Alpacas represent the largest number.
The total population of Alpaca in South America is around 4 million, of which 85% live in Southern Peru.
Alpacas are shorn once a year from November to March and have two breeds: Huacayo and Suri.
The Huacayo is the most numerous, with nearly 90% of alpacas belonging to this type.
It has a fine, soft and curly fleece, and a variety of more than 20 natural colours, from whites, creamy, light and dark browns, greys and natural black.
The Suri type, slightly smaller, represents only 10% of the total, but with special characteristics such as a long, shiny and silky hair. |
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