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I don't have any stories for today so here is a Wiki entry about Alpacas:
They like having their own space and do not like an unfamiliar alpaca or human getting close, especially from behind. They warn the intruder away by making sharp, noisy inhalations, putting back their ears, twisting their heads and necks backwards toward the perceived threat, screaming, threatening to spit, and eventually may spit and kick. Due to the soft pads on their feet, the impact of a kick is not as dangerous as those of hoofed animals yet they still can give quite a bruise, however the pointed nails can quickly inflict significant cuts. They may also rear up and jump down with their nails onto an animal or human that might threaten them.
Not all alpacas spit, but all are capable. "Spit" is somewhat euphemistic. While occasionally the projectile contains only air and a little saliva, they also commonly bring up acidic stomach contents (generally a green grassy mix)and project it onto its chosen target.
Spitting is mostly reserved for other alpacas, not for humans, but sometimes a human gets in the line of fire. If an alpaca is extremely displeased at a human for example taking away of food, that person may well become covered in smelly, green grassy goo. The smell is so foul that many people who work with alpacas would much rather come into contact with alpaca feces than with alpaca spit (this is a matter of opinion).
For alpacas, spitting results in what is called "sour mouth." Sour mouth is characterized by a loose-hanging lower lip and a gaping mouth. This is caused by the stomach acids and unpleasant taste of the contents as they pass out of the mouth.
Some alpacas will spit when looked at, others will never spit - their personalities are all so individualized that there is no hard and fast rule about them in terms of social behavior, although there is often a group leader, and a group trailer/runt that is picked on by others.
Generally, males have much tidier, and fewer dung piles than females who tend to stand in a line and all go at once.
Individuals vary, but Alpacas generally make a humming sound. Hums are often comfort noises, letting the other alpacas know they are present and content. However, humming can take on many inflections and meanings, from a high-pitched, almost desperate, squealing, "MMMM!" or frantic question, "mmMMM!" when a mother is separated from her offspring (called a "cria,") to a questioning "Mmm?" when they are curious.
A gift brought to you by Katie:
http://icanhascheezburger.com/ lolrus
OMG did you guys read the purged account names newly available?!?!?! and they said the worst LJ name ever is daveman692
I want:
digital_midget I hope hope hope a midget was writing this
octagon_killer I too love to kill octagons
sick_lil_sock Oh god that's cute
misty_darkness Misty, the Chicoteague pony turned to drugs
thecatproject Is super top secret - and cute
marty_mc_fly I KNOW Keith wants this one!!!
I don't have any stories for today so here is a Wiki entry about Alpacas:
They like having their own space and do not like an unfamiliar alpaca or human getting close, especially from behind. They warn the intruder away by making sharp, noisy inhalations, putting back their ears, twisting their heads and necks backwards toward the perceived threat, screaming, threatening to spit, and eventually may spit and kick. Due to the soft pads on their feet, the impact of a kick is not as dangerous as those of hoofed animals yet they still can give quite a bruise, however the pointed nails can quickly inflict significant cuts. They may also rear up and jump down with their nails onto an animal or human that might threaten them.
Not all alpacas spit, but all are capable. "Spit" is somewhat euphemistic. While occasionally the projectile contains only air and a little saliva, they also commonly bring up acidic stomach contents (generally a green grassy mix)and project it onto its chosen target.
Spitting is mostly reserved for other alpacas, not for humans, but sometimes a human gets in the line of fire. If an alpaca is extremely displeased at a human for example taking away of food, that person may well become covered in smelly, green grassy goo. The smell is so foul that many people who work with alpacas would much rather come into contact with alpaca feces than with alpaca spit (this is a matter of opinion).
For alpacas, spitting results in what is called "sour mouth." Sour mouth is characterized by a loose-hanging lower lip and a gaping mouth. This is caused by the stomach acids and unpleasant taste of the contents as they pass out of the mouth.
Some alpacas will spit when looked at, others will never spit - their personalities are all so individualized that there is no hard and fast rule about them in terms of social behavior, although there is often a group leader, and a group trailer/runt that is picked on by others.
Generally, males have much tidier, and fewer dung piles than females who tend to stand in a line and all go at once.
Individuals vary, but Alpacas generally make a humming sound. Hums are often comfort noises, letting the other alpacas know they are present and content. However, humming can take on many inflections and meanings, from a high-pitched, almost desperate, squealing, "MMMM!" or frantic question, "mmMMM!" when a mother is separated from her offspring (called a "cria,") to a questioning "Mmm?" when they are curious.