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For many centuries, the South American Camelids (Alpaca, Llama, Guanaco and Vicuña) have been part of the life of the Andean populations. Living at 3.000 to 5.000 metres above sea level, with extreme thermal conditions (-20°C to + 20°C in a single day), these wonderful animals represent important sources in every sense. Their soft and very fine fibres are used for protection, they are used as a means of transportation, and also food from their low cholesterol meat. These ancient Andean civilisations, preserved these animals for their own survival.

These facts, forced the Andean peoples to understand the needs and habits of Camelids extremely well. This close relationship, was not only economic, but also spiritual. In the Inca Empire, these special animals were used in rituals. They were convinced that their God had placed them there, in order to make human life possible. The Incas knew, that life in the extreme cold of the high Andes, was impossible without the assistance of Alpacas, Llamas, Guanacos and Vicuñas.

[25/02/2013]
ALPACA Market Report

Heavy rains in Perù affect alpaca industry

[27/09/2012]
ALPACA Market Report

Alpaca growers not in a hurry to sell their fibre.

[01/02/2012]
ALPACA Market Report

Market stable/slighly easier.

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	EUR	USD	1.2921
	EUR	AUD	1.3401
	EUR	JPY	130.4300
	EUR	GBP	0.8544
	EUR	NZD	1.5987
	EUR	CHF	1.2422
	EUR	CNY	7.9634

	USD	CNY	6.1867

	AUD	USD	0.9642
	GBP	USD	1.5123
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	AUD	NZD	1.1930
24/05/2013 20:00 (GMT+1)

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