A baby alpaca is called a cria. Newborn alpacas are relatively large, typically weighing 16 – 22 pounds at birth. Crias grow quickly and by the time they turn one year old, they typically weigh over 100 pounds!
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A baby alpaca is called a cria. Newborn alpacas are relatively large, typically weighing 16 – 22 pounds at birth. Crias grow quickly and by the time they turn one year old, they typically weigh over 100 pounds!