Although a pointed snout enables the alpaca to reach the blades of Andean grass that grow in narrow crevices between rocks, these cuddly animals prefer swampy areas, which provide tender shoots.
Meskipun moncong lancipnya memungkinkan alpaca mencapai daun rumput Andes yang tumbuh di celah sempit bebatuan, binatang yang menggemaskan ini memilih daerah rawa, karena di sana tersedia tunas - tunas muda.