Erfahren Sie alles über den Körperbau von Alpakas – von der Anatomie bis zu besonderen Merkmalen, die sie robust, anpassungsfähig und einzigartig machen. According to registration regulations in the USA, an alpaca must measure a maximum of 42 inches to be considered an alpaca. However, there are numerous other characteristics that can determine which species an animal belongs to.
Only alpacas have hair on their ears, cheeks or forehead. They were also bred with the aim of producing a uniform, fine fleece with the finest crimp. The alpaca neck is slightly shorter than that of a llama, the ears are short and symmetrical and the back is slightly curved, which is why the hind legs are more angled than a llama’s. The colors range from reddish brown to white and blue-grey. For a time, white wool was very popular because it was easier to color. However, demand for natural shades has now increased enormously because the quality of the wool is lost during dyeing.