It's easy to mistake llamas and alpacas for each other: Both are slender fluffy four-legged mammals with long necks that live in herds. So what's the difference between these two species? "That is the ...

Typically manufactured from animal blood plasma, the antidotes often remain expensive, inconsistent, and difficult to scale ...

The rescue last month of 175 alpacas found starving at a ranch in Polk County raises questions about proper ownership and care requirements of alpacas and llamas. Alpacas and llamas tend to "bridge ...

Antivenom, also known as antivenin, is an umbrella term for purified antibodies which work against venoms or parts of venoms.

Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford. Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in ...

PORT ANGELES — A few dos and don’ts to remember when it comes to alpacas: Do approach them slowly and talk in a calm voice. Don’t cuddle or hug them too much. Do remember they are stubborn and can ...

The 4-H Llama Project (Llama & Alpacas) provides youth a fun and hands-on learning experience that develops life skills, as well as teaches valuable information about properly caring for their animal.

NEW YORK CITY (SBG) — Hiking alongside an animal companion is nothing new, but on the East Coast, the only pets you're likely to see making their way up the slope are adventurous pups. The idea of ...

We took a shot at understanding how these llamas and alpacas think. Spoiler alert, they’re actually pretty hilarious!1) It looks like this alpaca had a spicy lunch. 2) These alpacas are preparing for ...