PORT ANGELES — A few dos and don’ts to remember when it comes to alpacas: Do approach them slowly and talk in a calm voice. Don’t cuddle or hug them too much. Do remember they are stubborn and can ...

Alpacas. Seven members of the Vigo County 4-H Alpaca Club have been spending quality time at a local alpaca farm each week since early May, learning the ins and outs of alpaca handling and ownership. ...

The No. 1 question from tourists at Blackberry Hill alpaca farm in Saks isn’t “Can I pet one?” but “Do they spit?” They sure do. But mostly at one another and not people, said Debbi Merrill, who owns ...

The once-verdant mountain pastures where alpacas graze are drying out from climate change; scientists, herders, and activists are rallying to find solutions. Alina Surquislla Gomez cradles a baby ...