Newborn Alpaca Trying to Stand up for the First Time Has People Cheering

Okay everyone keep cool, a new video of a baby alpaca just dropped. The clip is seriously too adorable. It shows the newborn animal trying (and failing) to do one of its "firsts." Don't worry, little one. We know you'll get there soon.

The alpaca was young — it seems like the baby animal was days, if not hours, old.

Shared by the Natterjack Alpaca Experience in Ormskirk, England, the footage shows the alpaca, Sherbet Lemon, trying so hard to stand on its own legs and then — plonk it fell right over. Again and again the baby alpaca tried to rise on its new legs, but they haven't gotten the hang of them yet.

Actually scratch that, it seems like the baby can't even sit on its own yet. The baby tipped right over.  We get it little alpaca, being upright is hard for us too.

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"Sherbet Lemon learning how to move around and sit up," the caption reads.

The comments section was rooting for Sherbet Lemon. "His little grunts like, ugh, this is so hard," joked one commenter. "The falling over and just laying there," someone else added. "He sounds like a party blower, so cute," chimed in one commenter. "I’m here cheering the little one on. You can do it cutie," praised another person.

What’s the Difference Between Alpacas and Llamas?

Sherbet Lemon is bound to have lots of fans, but we want to be clear — the baby is not a llama. Those two are often confused! Despite having very similar appearances, alpacas and llamas are not interchangeable. There are actually some very big differences. Here's how you tell them apart.

While both animals are larger than your average dog or house cat, llamas tend to be bigger. They are taller than alpacas and the average llama can weigh anywhere from 200 to 300 lbs.

If you're looking for confidence, llamas are brave and fearless. While alpacas tend to be more shy and gentle. You're more likely to find an alpaca hanging out with a group of friends, while llamas are more solitary. They also have similar ways to defend themselves. You don't want to get into it with a Llama. These guys are known for spitting when they're threatened. Whereas alpacas also use spitting as a defense, but only do it as a last resort if they're scared.

Sherbert Lemon is definitely an alpaca. Give it time, little guy! We're sure that one day you'll get the hang of those pesky legs.

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