It's easy to mistake llamas and alpacas for each other: Both are slender fluffy four-legged mammals with long necks that live in herds. So what's the difference between these two species? "That is the ...

Last year for their anniversary, Nicole Truman surprised her boyfriend Jeff Hatley by taking him on a llama trek. It might’ve been the big soulful eyes, the velvety snout, or the seriously funky ...

The rescue last month of 175 alpacas found starving at a ranch in Polk County raises questions about proper ownership and care requirements of alpacas and llamas. Alpacas and llamas tend to "bridge ...

It was more than 15 years ago when Geri Rutledge fell in love at the Nebraska State Fair. It was the expressive brown eyes, the long eyelashes, the soft and supple fleece. She fell in love with the ...

Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford. Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in ...

Hailing originally from the South American Andes, llamas and alpacas may seem like exotic additions to a homestead or small farm. But these camelids can be a natural fit for the homesteading lifestyle ...

PORT ANGELES — A few dos and don’ts to remember when it comes to alpacas: Do approach them slowly and talk in a calm voice. Don’t cuddle or hug them too much. Do remember they are stubborn and can ...

MANITOWOC (WLUK) -- Love where you live, and learn more about it.! At the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center in Manitowoc you can always learn about where our fuel, food and fiber come from. Fiber is the ...