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Alpaca names

An alpaca name is just as important as a dog, cat, or bird name! Having a pet alpaca will keep you laughing all the time! They are cute as ever, funny, and have beautiful personalities. Please give them a great name to match by browsing or searching through our extensive database of cute alpaca names.



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Alpaca Names

More info about Alpaca's

An alpaca is a species of South America camelid. It is very similar to a llama, but alpacas are usually smaller than llamas. Alpaca fur is very similar to sheep wool, and knitters can make it into blankets, socks, hats, gloves, or whatever else you are creative enough to imagine! Alpacas are herd animals, so if you want to make your alpaca happy, you'll be looking to adopt a minimum of two others to maintain a herd.

What is another name for an Alpaca?

The scientific name for alpaca is Vicugna pacos. Although an alpaca is very similar to a llama, they are two different species.


What is a baby alpaca called?

A baby alpaca is called a cria. When born, they weigh between 18 and 20 pounds. Baby alpacas are usually weaned from the mother between 6 to 8 months.

A male alpaca is called a macho, and a female alpaca is called an hembra.

How long do alpacas live?

Alpacas can live more than 20 years and can reproduce for many of those ears. Females can have ten or more cria in a lifetime.

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We have thousands of funny alpaca names, cute alpaca names, serious names, and other types of alpaca names from which to choose. You are sure to find a great name.

What do alpacas eat?

Alpacas are herbivores; they only eat vegetation. They mainly eat grass or hay, about two pounds per 125 pounds of body weight per day. Typically, a 60-pound bundle of hay can feed a group of 20 alpacas for one full day.

Why do alpaca's spit? Is it dangerous?

Alpacas spit when they feel threatened or stressed. They sometimes spit at each other when competing for food or trying to be the alpha. According to lifescience.com, alpacas won't spit or bite people unless humans have mistreated them.


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