In the Kromslootpark in Almere you could see this summer three Alpacas from Peru. They are here to protect a flock of sheep. Because the lambs were raved by foxes many times, the mothers left the lambs behind. The Alpacas are not afraid of foxes and attack them so the flock is not harmed.
It is funny to see these exotic animals with their long neck in our park in the wild. I read it was an experiment until the end of August, but they are still here so I suppose it was a succes.
It's an experiment that will work. The farmers in Canada use them to protect their animals from faxes and wolfs. Donkeys are also another choice for protection.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWhat a great idea ... I never knew Alpacas were such good protectors.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI love the idea of alpacas protecting the lambs. Foxes beware!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenTerrific dea....reminds me of guard deer!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenoh my gosh, how neat?!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWe need a couple of alpacas to roam the streets of London if they're that good at keeping the foxes at bay.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenvreemd deze dieren hier aan te treffen
BeantwoordenVerwijderenhet lijkt een contrast in het landschap
maar waarom niet ?
They do that here to protect the sheep from Dingos (Australia's wild dog)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWhat a fantastic idea Marianne, I bet the foxes don't know what to make of these unusual looking creatures.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWaw terug iets bijgeleerd en ze zijn nog mooi ook.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenGroetjes,
Filip
They must be like their relatives the llamas - very good guard animals.
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BeantwoordenVerwijderenI am always entranced with your blog. As you know I adored Amsterdam. We have alpacas just a mile from the house. They are beautiful animals. Squatty but so majestic. genie
BeantwoordenVerwijderen21 september 2012 17:11