Every day, at every moment, nature is busy creating something exquisitely beautiful for us. Here’s more proof of that in this enchanting video of a group of alpacas turning pink as they play at sunset.
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The magical image has charmed viewers on social media and awakened interest in these animals that are native to the Andes Mountains.
Shamarra Alpacas
All About Alpacas
Although often confused with llamas, alpacas are smaller and slighter in build. They are known for their sweet temperament and round, fluffy faces.
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The ancient Incas revered them as a gift from the earth goddess. Their trade in alpaca wool was the basis of their wealth. When the Spanish conquered the Incas in the 1500s, they killed most of the alpacas.
Today, alpacas are once again an important part of life in many South American countries.
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Alpacas Down Under
Alpaca farming has grown in popularity over the past decade. There is a high demand in the fashion industry for alpaca wool, which is durable, luxurious and hypoallergenic.
The alpacas in this now-famous video come from the Shamarra Alpacas farm in New Zealand.
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Wild and Woolly
Despite being nearly wiped out at one time in their history, alpacas are here to stay. That means we can look forward to more beautiful cloth and more lovely images of these endearing animals.
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