Alpacas (Vicugna pacos)
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Alpacas (Vicugna pacos)
Image: © Richard Hoare Taken: 11 Aug 2012
As seen at the Eglwysbach Show 2012. These creatures which resemble llamas are a domesticated species of South American camelid. Grown particularly for their fibre which is used for making knitted and woven items, similar to wool. These characters had been shorn and gave the impression of having been knitted themselves.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.220454
Longitude
-3.794261