Why are alpacas endangered?

Answer 1

Since alpacas and llamas can crossbreed, possibly making alpacas an endangered species since its genetic make-up is being compromised by crossbreeds with the llama. In other words when the Alpacas and llamas crossbreed, it possibly makes Alpacas an endangered species since the genetic makeup is being compromised by crossbreeding with the llama.

Answer 2

No, the number of alpacas are actually increasing. Additional Info: It is estimated that most of the world's population of alpacas are in Peru (about 87%) and Bolivia follows with (about 9.5%). This group of the species is under the control of tradional pastoralists, who usually keep both alpacas and llamas together. This is the largest group of the population in this South American region. So, this circumstance creates problems of crossbreeding between the alpacas, and the llamas, in the largest group of the population. This hybridization of the alpaca is creating an endangered species due to it's genetic profile being compromised by crossbreeding with the llama. This has been going on for generations and continues today. This species is not listed as endangered now, but it would seem research and study has already begun.

Answer 3

Alpacas are a domesticated camel type of species. Currently they are not an endangered species but they are regulated to the high regions of the Andes.

Answer 4

yes, the number of alpacas in the world is decreasing

Answer 5

No, the alpaca is a common domestic animal.

Answer 6

Alpacas are not endangered, but their close relative Vicunas used to be on the IUCN red list.

Answer 7

no they are not

Answer 8

thay are not

Answer 9

no