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Peeka Ranch, Asylum for Alpaca in Burton, Texas – KCBX

Peeka Ranch, Asylum for Alpaca in Burton, Texas – KCBX

The alpaks are local for the southern Andes of Peru, West Bolivia, Ecuador and North Chile. For the first time, tamed thousands of years ago, today you will find an alpaca in America, Europe and Australia.

Alpac’s breeders grow them not only for their desired wave, but also for breeding, as they can have sales prices ranging from $ 10,000 to more than $ 25,000 per head.

Lanell McMahon talks with correspondent Tom Wilmer in Peeka Ranch in Burton Texas.

Lanell McMahon talks with correspondent Tom Wilmer in Peeka Ranch in Burton Texas.

A bonus for alpaca breeders is the sweet and friendly location of the animal. They are very social, friendly animals, although, like their relative, Lama, sometimes spitting to show domination or when they are excited.

Jimmy Branch and his friend from Alpaca at the Peeka Ranch in Burton, Texas

Jimmy Branch and his friend from Alpaca at the Peeka Ranch in Burton, Texas

Join the correspondent Tom Wilmer, who reports from the 60 -acre Peeka ranch, located on the outskirts of Burton, Texas, where we met with Philip and Lanel McMan.

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer is a podcast in the npr.org podcasts directory

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer is a podcast in the npr.org podcasts directory

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