Many people don't even know what an alpaca is. They've never heard of them -- let alone seen a real alpaca. At Diamond Triple C Ranch we have more than 90 alpacas on our two ranch properties and are expecting 30 new ones within the next 10 months. We'll try to give you a few alpaca facts every day that will enhance your knowledge of these unique animals. For starters, alpacas come in more than 22 natural colors. This picture of our new cria and the moms who are interested in her gives you an idea of the variety in color. Jane (Annie's mom) is the one on the left. She is considered to be a light fawn color. Next to her is American Beauty (dark rose grey), Evening Primrose (light rose grey) and Stella (true black). These girls were all shorn (an annual ritual) just a month ago, which is why they look a little fiber-less. All the pregnant girls take serious interest in the new cria. Alpacas are very social, and you would never want to keep a lone alpaca. Even when we take them to shows or to the vet or wherever -- every alpaca has to have a buddy or they will be extremely distressed.