But by 2008, the boom had all but gone bust, as increasing supply, coupled with the economic crisis, pushed the industry off a cliff. Ranches closed, and rescue organizations sprang up across the ...

When asking a person on the street what animals they might find on a farm here in northern Illinois, alpacas probably aren’t the first ones to come to mind. Yet, there’s a thriving local business that ...

There's much more than meets the eye when it comes to the colour of an alpaca. Loading... Dr Kylie Munyard from Curtain University has spent the last nine years researching the colour genetics of the ...

• What: Alpacapalooza, with breeders, animals and vendors participating in two days of shows, competitions and sales of alpaca products. • When: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.