Tag: Alpacas
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AAC: 4th door
The Living Land Connection The name “alpaca” carries a deeper meaning that offers a fascinating window into how Andean peoples view these animals. In the indigenous Quechua language, “Allpaka” comes from combining two words: “allpa” meaning “land” and “kamay” meaning “to animate.” When we translate this literally, alpacas are “animals of the living land” or…
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AAC: 3rd door
The unique fleece we have discussed yesterday is perfectly adapted to survive in the harsh conditions of the Atacama desert. However, this insulating fleece can also be a challenge in hot weather. Alpacas have a specific “thermal window” – their belly, armpits, and groin areas – where they can shed excess heat. When it gets…
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AAC: 2nd door
Now that we have established that camelids are such amazing animals, let’s dive into what makes them so amazing. And what’s the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about alpacas? Of course, their fleece. And this fleece has some very amazing properties, which is why this is a relatively expensive kind of fibre.…
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AAC: 1st door
The fact to kick this calendar off comes as no surprise to those who have been following this calendar since at least 2020. Back then I had already announced that the United Nations have made the year 2024 (which is this year) the International Year of Camelids. The Year was organised by the Food and…