Out for a walk with Suzi and saw some strange "dogs" approaching us. They were a Llama and an Alpaca out for a walk. Just like us.
The Llama is a domesticated South American camelid, or member of the Camel family, widely used as a meat & pack animal by Andean cultures since pre-Columbian Era.
The Alpaca is a species of South American camelid, similar to, and often confused with, the Llama. However, Alpacas are noticeably smaller than Llamas. The two animals can successfully cross-breed.
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| This is a Llama, the larger of these two lovely animals |
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| This one is an Alpaca, smaller and perhaps prettier? |
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What did Suzi think of the strange looking dogs?
ReplyDeleteShe was curious & careful!
DeleteHow completely delightful to have had this encounter! And, it made my day! Wonderful post, David. In the midst of the awful flooding here and the grey days, this is a real treat.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ann, sorry to hear of your awful weather, I'm pleased that the "strange dogs" brightened your day a little.
DeleteThey are both cute, I believe they gentle animals. Nice to see something different on a walk.
ReplyDeleteSo charming. I love the angle from which you shot these!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sue, I always take a camera out with me & on several occasions it's paid off.
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