Alpaca vs Bactrian Camel
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Alpaca
0.99 m
Human
1.75 m
Bactrian Camel
2.3 m
| Alpaca | Bactrian Camel | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 55–90 kg | 300–1000 kg |
| Length | 1.2–2.25 m | 2.2–3.5 m |
| Height | 81–99 cm | 1.8–2.3 m |
| Top Speed | 56 km/h | 65 km/h |
| Lifespan | 15–20 yrs | 20–40 yrs |
| Gestation | 345 days | 410 days |
| Offspring | 1–1 | 1–1 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Critically Endangered |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Sedentary | Nomadic |
| Habitat | Grassland, Mountain | Desert, Grassland, scrubland |
| Regions | South America | Asia |
| Family | Camelidae | Camelidae |
| Order | Artiodactyla | Artiodactyla |