stackyFACTSThink of them as the delicate, eco-friendly tote bags of the animal kingdom. Because they have soft pads on their feet instead of sharp hooves, alpacas can transport moderate amounts of goods over fragile mountainous terrain without completely destroying the ground beneath them.
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