An alpaca is a domesticated species of South American camelid. It resembles a small llama in appearance. There are two breeds of alpaca, the Huacaya and Suri. The llama is also a close relative of the alpaca and also originates in South America. Alpacas were once looked after and domesticaled by the Ancient Inca people who lived in South America 6000 years ago. They were associated with the goddess 'Pachmana' or Earth Mother and truly respected.
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