Cria is the term used to describe a baby alpaca. The word cria comes from the Spanish language, and it is used to describe all young animals, not just alpacas. Baby alpacas are born with thick, fluffy coats that protect them from the cold weather in their native habitat of the Andes Mountains. They are also born with long necks and legs, which help them to survive in the high altitude environment. Alpacas typically give birth to one cria at a time, but twins are not uncommon. Crias are able to walk and run within hours of being born, and they nurse from their mother for six months to a year before being weaned onto solid food.