Alpacas are among the loveliest creatures in the world. Native to South America – and different from their much larger long-eared cousins, the llamas – alpacas are known all over the globe for their uniquely charming characteristics. They may be inelegant, they may be clumsy, and not as conventionally beautiful as horses, but their endearing happy-go-lucky demeanor, fluffiness, and cute displays of affection have made them into my favorite animals. And I have a feeling I’m far from alone in admiring these adorable alpacas…