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Fancy Fleece Alpacas, LLC
at Fox Hill Farm
Norwell, MA  02061

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History

Alpacas are members of the camelid family, and are related to the llama, guanaco, vicuna, and dromedary and Bactrian camels. They are native to the mountains of Peru, Bolivia & Chile (the Altiplano).

In the ancient Incan culture, alpacas were cherished treasures and their luxurious fiber was reserved for royalty.

Alpacas were first imported to the United States in 1984. Currently there are about 100,000 alpacas in the US. Imports are no longer allowed.

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