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Guardian
'Did you know that alpacas are domesticated animals? In South America, they have been kept as pets for centuries. Sometimes they are even used as guards for a flock of sheep. In fact, they chase away wild dogs or foxes very well.'
Discover in real lifeDiet:
grass and leaves
Lifespan:
20 years
Weight:
50 to 90 pounds
Number of young:
1 young
Gestation period:
11 months
IUCN status:
no
EEP:
no
About the Alpaca
The alpaca makes a soft, moaning sound called “humming”. The animals eat grass and leaves. They weigh 50 to 90 kilos, have 1 young and live to be 20 years old.
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Species conservation in Eindhoven Zoo
The IUCN status of the alpaca is unknown. Unfortunately, many of the species you see in the park are endangered. They are struggling in their original habitat. Did you know that more than 10,000 animal species in the world are in danger of extinction? Together we can help them, with big, or small steps. Do you want to know how?