These days, a lot of people have a growing interest in raising llamas and alpacas on their farms, ranches, or homes with large yards. Check out the list of 11 differences and similarities to help you better understand
One of the main similarities between llamas and alpacas is that they were traditionally used for transportation. Llamas are usually bigger than alpacas, so they could carry more weight, but the alpacas were generally more agile, so they could navigate more complex terrain.
One similarity between the two animals is that they have ears that point out of the top of their heads. Alpacas, though, usually have longer ears than llamas.
You’re going to be paying a price for a llama or an alpaca that depends on lineage, age, coloring, and several other factors. Usually, though, llamas and alpacas cost about the same.
Alpacas are herd animals. Alpacas get along with humans and other animals well and enjoy running with a crowd. Llamas, on the other hand, are more territorial. They don’t do well around strange animals or humans at first and need time to warm up.