Row 21:Ch 1 (counts as 1st st), sc 1 in next st until end of row, change colors according to the diagram, turn (= 56 (56) 56 (60) 60 (60) 64 (64) 64 st). In 2001, the alpaca genus classification changed from Lama pacos to Vicugna pacos, following the presentation of a paper [7] on work by Miranda Kadwell et al. on alpaca DNA to the Royal Society showing the alpaca is descended from the vicuña, not the guanaco. Alpaca Fact Sheet #2 Mating" (PDF). Australian Alpaca Association. 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 November 2017 . Retrieved 24 August 2019. Row 4 with CA: Ch 1 (counts as 1st st), sc 1 in next st until end of row, turn (= 28 (28) 28 (30) 30 (30) 32 (32) 32 st).

When changing from one color to another, you’ll never finish the stitch with the color you where working with. Alpacas can sometimes be aggressive, but they can also be very gentle, intelligent, and extremely observant. For the most part, alpacas are very quiet, but male alpacas are more energetic when they get involved in fighting with other alpacas. [14] When they prey, they are cautious but also nervous when they feel any type of threat. They can feel threatened when a person or another alpaca comes up from behind them. [15] [ bettersourceneeded] Berrin, Kathleen; Benson, Elizabeth P (1997). The Spirit of Ancient Peru: Treasures from the Museo Arqueológico Rafael Larco Herrera. Thames and Hudson. ISBN 0-500-01802-2. OCLC 312844001. LaLonde, Judy. "Alpaca Reproduction". Big Meadow Creek Alpacas. Archived from the original on 24 October 2014 . Retrieved 23 October 2014. The relationship between alpacas and vicuñas was disputed for many years. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the four South American lamoid species were assigned scientific names. At that time, the alpaca was assumed to be descended from the llama, ignoring similarities in size, fleece and dentition between the alpaca and the vicuña. Classification was complicated by the fact that all four species of South American camelid can interbreed and produce fertile offspring. [6] The advent of DNA technology made a more accurate classification possible.Leading Alpaca Breeder Snowmass Alpacas Offers Elite Alpaca Genetics in Unprecedented Sale". PR.com . Retrieved 15 January 2021. Vicugna vicugna: Acebes, P., Wheeler, J., Baldo, J., Tuppia, P., Lichtenstein, G., Hoces, D. & Franklin, W.L". 2018. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T22956A145360542.en. S2CID 240399424. {{ cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= ( help) The family Camelidae first appeared in Americas 40–45 million years ago, during the Eocene period, from the common ancestor, Protylopus. The descendants divided into Camelini and Lamini tribes, taking different migratory patterns to Asia and South America, respectively. Although the camelids became extinct in North America around 3 million years ago, it flourished in the South with the species we see today. [9] It was not until 2–5 million years ago, during the Pliocene, that the genus Hemiauchenia of the tribe Lamini split into Palaeolama and Lama; the latter would then split again into Lama and Vicugna upon migrating down to South America.

Alpaca fleece is soft and possesses water and flame resistant properties, making it a valuable commodity. [42] Row 4 with CA: Ch 1 (counts as 1st st), sc 1 in next st until end of row, turn (= 58 (66) 74 (80) 86 (92) 100 (108) 116 st). Tina L. Saitone; Richard J. Sexton (2005). "Alpaca Lies? Do Alpacas Represent the Latest Speculative Bubble in Agriculture?" (PDF). University of California, Davis . Retrieved 29 June 2010.

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The gestation period is, on average, 11.5 months, and usually results in a single offspring, or cria. Twins are rare, occurring about once per 1000 deliveries. [26] Cria are generally between 15 and 19 pounds, and are standing 30 to 90 minutes after birth. [27] After a female gives birth, she is generally receptive to breeding again after about two weeks. Crias may be weaned through human intervention at about six months old and 60 pounds, but many breeders prefer to allow the female to decide when to wean her offspring; they can be weaned earlier or later depending on their size and emotional maturity.

Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Alpaca". Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol.1 (11thed.). Cambridge University Press. pp.721–722.Row 1 with CA: Start row in 4th ch from hook, dc 1 in each st until end of row, turn (= 28 (28) 28 (30) 30 (30) 32 (32) 32 st).