Alpacas are members of the Camel family, and are native to South America. They are essentially small llamas, which have been domesticated for their wool. They come in all sorts of colors, but this particular genetic configuration is known as "blue eyed white". The wool is all white, and the eyes are a striking blue. Unfortunately, this particular genetic configuration also comes with drawbacks. These particularly striking alpacas are usually (though not always) deaf, and they frequently have complicated reproductive limitations.
The Llama branch of the Camel family (llamas, alpacas, vicunas, and guanacos) is interesting visually. The cute-grotesque ratio is nearly 1:1, with each individual usually varying only slightly on one side of the line or the other. For us humans, it is a lesson in taking the bad with the good. An especially important lesson for photographers. :)
