In the meantime, Stephanie remembered she had heard about alpacas from her uncle in Ecuador. “I fell in love as soon as I saw the alpaca,” she said. At first the couple was hesitant but then said, ...

Alpacas have a native range in the Andes Mountains, spanning from Colombia and Ecuador to Argentina. This makes them a great fit for Chicago’s climate, as they are covered in a thick, soft fleece that ...

The six female alpacas range in age from 1-24 years old. Their names are Starlight, Zsa Zsa, Maya, Sara, Grettle and Gracie.

In a world increasingly driven by sustainability, ethical sourcing, and high-performance materials, alpaca fiber is emerging as a luxury textile solution that is as functional as it is environmentally ...

SANTIAGO (Reuters) -Llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos in South America are being hailed as heroes of the high plateaus for their resilience to harsh environments and climate change, as well as ...

Ecuador, and Peru, where they perform key functions for local communities and ecosystems. Peru leads the region in production, accounting for 5 million alpacas, or nearly 80%, while Bolivia ...

Las familias productoras de llamas, alpacas, vicuñas y guanacos de Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador y Perú comparten el aporte ancestral, cultural y medio ambiental, proyectando un futuro arraigado ...

ALLEGAN, Mich. — The nation's longest-running alpaca show has returned for its 27th year. Saturday, the Michigan Alpaca Fest kicked off the first of its two-day celebration at the Allegan County ...

Saquisili, Ecuador – Every Thursday ... Women in felt hats and men in weathered ponchos barter over alpaca scarves and clay pots amid the aroma of slow-cooked stew. But in recent weeks, campaign ...

Esto también ha convertido a la alpaca en un elemento importante para la economía de varias comunidades residentes en las zonas altoandinas, no solo del Perú, sino también en otros países de la región ...

Grants that were canceled in the process included $903,811 for alpaca farming in Peru ... $483,345 to improve artisanal salt production in Ecuador and $39,250 for beekeeping in Brazil.

Como parte del trabajo que brindan los técnicos en territorio, se realiza periódicamente el seguimiento al hato de alpacas de la Asociación Esmeralda Chica, que se encuentra en el sector Cebadaloma, ...