LIVING WITH ALPACAS IN THE PERUVIAN ANDES

Alpaca-keepers make efficient use of marginal lands in high-altitude areas (5000 masl) in the Andes. Depicted largely from the herders’ perspective, this documentary highlights the advantages of keeping alpacas over hoofed livestock like sheep and cattle in this region. It shows the roles and functions of alpacas for the local community, the close bonds between the people and their animals, and how the communities have further developed their livestock-keeping system in response to climate change.