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The Alpaca show in Britain

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Huacaya alpacas are judged at the British Alpaca Society National Show held at The International Centre in Telford, Shropshire on 24 March 2018. AFP
Huacaya alpacas are judged at the British Alpaca Society National Show held at The International Centre in Telford, Shropshire on 24 March 2018. AFP

Alpaca (Vicugna pacos) is a South American camelid, domesticated mammal. They are prised for their soft fleece and gentle nature. They can be found both as pet and kettle.

Alpacas wait in their pens before being judged at the British Alpaca Society National Show held at The International Centre in Telford, Shropshire on 24 March. AFP
Alpacas wait in their pens before being judged at the British Alpaca Society National Show held at The International Centre in Telford, Shropshire on 24 March. AFP

The British Alpaca Society National Show held at The International Centre in Telford, central England, on Saturday, reports AFP.

A woman walks with a suri alpaca before it is judged at the British Alpaca Society National Show held at The International Centre in Telford, Shropshire on 24 March. AFP
A woman walks with a suri alpaca before it is judged at the British Alpaca Society National Show held at The International Centre in Telford, Shropshire on 24 March. AFP

The two-day show brings together alpacas from across the country vying to be awarded the title of 'Supreme Champion' in either the Huacaya or Suri fleece categories, says AFP.

Alpaca has two breeds: the Suri alpaca and the Huacaya alpaca.

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