Catequil was the Incan god of Thunder. See Incan Mythology on Wikipedia for more details about Incan Mythology.

Alpaca are Camelids closely related to the llama and have been raised in South American for thousands of years. They are distantly related to the camels of Asia and Africa. Alpacas are about half the size of a llama. Llamas are typically beasts of burden while alpacas are raised for their fleece.

A few hundred to several tens of thousands dollars for the animal.

Alpacas have a very efficient digestive system and eat basic good quality grass with basic mineral supplements.

Alpacas are very easy to care for and rarely require medical attention. Most of the time they just require shearing, worming, and vaccinations.

Alpacas come from the rather harsh highlands of South America. They are very adaptable to the weather and require only minimal protection form the elements. A simple roof with a wind break is sufficient.

5-10 alpacas can easily live in an acre.

Alpacas live 15 to 20 years.

Alpacas almost always deliver one baby called a cria. Twins are extremely rare and many times don’t survive.

Gestation is approximately 11-1/2 months.

Cria are usually between 10 and 22 pounds. Full grown animals can range from 130 to 170 pounds with large males at the high end.