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 ...

Hailing originally from the South American Andes, llamas and alpacas may seem like exotic additions to a homestead or small farm. But these camelids can be a natural fit for the homesteading lifestyle ...

PRESCOTT, Wash. — Izzy loves little kids and loud noises, has portrayed a zombie on TV and has his own Facebook page. Izzy, 17, is a 1,700-pound dromedary camel. He is owned by Mickey Richards, who ...

Prehistoric DNA extracted from Ice Age camel fossils discovered in the Yukon of Canada reveals that – despite how they look – the animals are more closely related to today’s camels in Africa and Asia ...

Kathy Kenworthy and Tammy Orischak are passionate about alpacas. Both women raise the animals and produce clothing and other products from their fiber. Their time is largely devoted to caring for ...

Scientists looking for new ways to treat brain disorders like schizophrenia and Alzheimer's have found an unlikely advantage in camels, llamas, and alpacas (known as camelids) — animals whose immune ...

Alpaca owners across the nation will be celebrating this weekend as the 15th annual National Alpaca Farm Days kicks off Saturday, Sept. 25, running through Sunday, Sept. 26. During the weekend, ...

'Even in the most extreme climatic conditions, they produce milk, meat, fibre and organic fertilizer, and provide transport, boosting food security, nutrition, and livelihoods' You can save this ...

There’s a lot of laughter and plenty of petting at the Mtn Peaks Therapy Llamas & Alpacas farm in Ridgefield, Washington, where visitors interact with a herd of friendly camelids, each about 300 ...

There is a little-known animal park in the UK, where you can ride camels, walk llamas and alpacas, and even play some crazy golf. When you first arrive at the park you can hop on the land train for an ...