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'Llama or Alpaca?' Asks a Simple Yet Difficult Question

— March 1, 2018 — Tech
Many of the world's greatest minds have grappled with the question posed by a seemingly simple and yet intricately difficult new browser game: is that animal llama or alpaca? The game of the same name takes that philosophical enigma out of the realm of the academic and into a real demonstration, tasking the geniuses of the internet with that puzzler through ten pictures and two options: llama or alpaca.

Both llamas and alpacas have been essential domestic animals in the survival of some of history's greatest cultures, from the Inca's use of llama to the Moche people's breeding of alpaca. Of course, those two cultures only ever lived with one species or the other, so they never had to face the daunting challenge of identification.

That said, llamas and alpacas have distinctly different uses for humans: llama are used for both wool and meat, while alpaca are used for wool alone. Distinguishing between the two is therefore of the utmost importance, as it portends the animals very livelihoods. 'Llama or Alpaca?' is as much a service to society as it is a fun game.
Trend Themes
1. Animal Identification - A trend in developing fun and engaging ways to help people differentiate between similar animals.
2. Cultural and Historical Significance of Domestic Animals - Trend to explore and educate people on the historical value and benefits of domestic animals like llamas and alpacas.
3. Value Proposition of Domestic Animals - A trend in examining the specific benefits and uses of different domestic animals and how to best utilize them.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - Opportunity for game developers to design educational and entertaining games to teach people how to recognize and identify different animals.
2. Agriculture - Opportunity for the agriculture industry to provide information about the benefits of domestic animals and educate people on how to differentiate between them.
3. Textile Industry - Opportunity for the textile industry to explore and promote the unique value proposition of fabrics made from specific domestic animals like llamas and alpacas.
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