Here's why alpacas are getting the love — from the UN to Alberta Open Farm Days

They're cute and quiet, their fibre is used to make soft, warm knitted products, and there are more than 34,000 of them in Canada. Now alpacas are in the spotlight.

Here's why alpacas are getting the love — from the UN to Alberta Open Farm Days
Two alpacas, one black and one tan hang out on the green grass under the blue sky in the sunshine.

They're cute and quiet, their fibre is used to make soft, warm knitted products, and there are more than 34,000 of them in Canada. Now alpacas are in the spotlight.