Alpacas

Adorable, aren't they?

Alpacas can form strong bonds with humans and enjoy being around people. With proper handling and socialization, alpacas can become friendly and affectionate animals that enjoy interacting with humans. They are known to be curious animals and will often approach people to investigate and interact with them.

Alpacas are social animals that enjoy the company of other alpacas and can also benefit from human companionship. While alpacas can live in herds, they are also capable of forming close bonds with individual humans. Alpacas have been known to follow their favorite human around, seek out human attention and affection, and even show signs of distress when separated from their human friends. In addition, alpacas are very observant animals that are sensitive to human emotions and body language, which allows them to respond to and comfort their human companions in unique ways.

Alpacas have a unique and adorable way of expressing themselves through their ears. Alpacas can rotate their ears 90 degrees in any direction, which allows them to communicate with each other and express their mood. For example, if an alpaca’s ears are erect and facing forward, it means they are alert and curious. If their ears are flattened against their head, it means they are feeling threatened or scared. Additionally, when an alpaca is happy and relaxed, their ears will be slightly tilted outwards.

Alpacas are social animals and have a strong sense of community. In their natural habitat, alpacas live in herds and rely on each other for protection and companionship. They are known to hum, softly cluck, and even kiss each other on the cheeks to communicate and show affection. Interestingly, alpacas also have a communal dung pile that they use as a shared toilet. This helps them keep their living area clean and reduce the spread of parasites and diseases.

• Date: December 2022
• Client: Alpaca Farm
• Category: Photo

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Canines

Everyone's best friend.

Interacting with trained therapy dogs can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression while promoting a sense of calm and well-being. From hospitals to schools, these furry friends bring comfort, promote social interaction, and even assist in physical rehabilitation. Let the wagging tails and wet noses of therapy dogs create moments of joy and transformation on your therapeutic journey.

These gentle and intuitive creatures provide emotional support, companionship, and unconditional love to individuals in therapeutic settings. Research shows that therapy dog visits have been associated with a significant reduction in anxiety levels by up to 24% (Source: Marcus, S. et al., 2012). Additionally, studies have shown that petting a dog can lead to increased levels of oxytocin, a hormone associated with bonding and relaxation (Source: Beetz, A. et al., 2012). From hospitals to schools, these furry friends bring comfort, promote social interaction, and even assist in physical rehabilitation. Let the wagging tails and wet noses of therapy dogs create moments of joy and transformation on your therapeutic journey.

• Date: December 2022
• Client: Alpaca Farm
• Category: Photo

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