Articles related to "Camelid"

South American camelids are prized for their high quuality wool, carrying abilities, meat, and stamina. Described here are the five main types.

The Kashmir or Cashmere goat and the family of camelids including the Alpaca, Llama, Camel and Vicuna all produce luxury and highly prized fibers used in fabrics and yarn

The South American camelids, the Alpaca and Vicuña, produce some of the fnest quality fiber on the planet. Here's the lowdown.

Fiber from many other animals other than sheep is used to manufacture fabrics. Fiber from Angora rabbits, goats, Alpaca and even camel feature in many different fabrics.

Torres del Paine National Park is one of the hottest sites on the continent with hundreds of thousands maiking their way there each year.

The Guinea Pig, or Cuy, is a beloved housepet to many around the world. In many places in South America it is dinner.

The Deep blue waters and jaw dropping scenery of Lake Titicaca in Peru and Bolivia provide incredible options for lodging. Click here for the best of the best.

Prevention of common alpaca diseases is by means of vaccinations, drenching and good husbandry.

Most natural yarn comes from animal fiber, particularly sheep wool, mohair, cashmere, angora, and alpaca. Understanding yarn fiber helps when choosing yarn for a project.