The United Nations declared 2024 the International Year of Camelids (IYC) and is encouraging governments, cities, researchers, journalists, companies, and individuals to promote this unique year. This IYC highlights how camelids are key to the livelihoods of millions of households in over 90 countries. Camelids include alpacas, Bactrian camels, dromedaries, guanacos, llamas and vicuñas, according to the statement., according to a statement for The Jordan Times. In response to the ...