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Mammals
Alpaca
Vicugna pacos
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Lifespan
- 15-20 years
- Weight
- 55-65 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Alpaca (Vicugna pacos) is a herbivore species found in South American Andes. It typically lives 15-20 years, weighing around 55-65 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the alpaca: Alpacas have soft padded feet that don't damage the ground.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.