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It's a Girl! Meet Town's Newest Alpaca

The population at Angel Hair Alpacas grew by one yesterday.

The town's population _ the four-legged kind, anyway _ grew by one adorable baby yesterday.

Meredith, one of the Angel Hair Alpacas, gave birth yesterday to a bright white 14-pound cria _ the term for a baby animal in the camelid family.

The baby was sire by Template, an award-winning alpaca, so owners Maureen Agley and Jay Cohen are excited that the baby will have his beautiful fleece.

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Mom and baby are doing well. No names have been selected yet, but suggestions are being accepted. They are looking for a name that begins with M.

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