By Lauren Beavis
An alpaca was given a mirror “for company” to help him with loneliness.
Giovanni, an 18-year-old alpaca, has been given mirrors in his field to help him feel less on his own.
Carers installed it after two alpacas he shared a pen with – named Eddie and Guiseppie – died of old age.
Giovanni lives at Screech Owl Sanctuary & Animal Park in Saint Columb, Cornwall.
Owners Kevin and Karen explained how they have been on the look out for new company for Giovanni – as alpacas are herd animals.
Karen explained how they decided to place mirrors in his enclosure so that ‘he perceives he is not alone as a short term solution’.
She said: “An appeal for mirrors was made and the local community rallied round”.
The team have said Giovanni now has ‘plenty’ of mirrors – and there is hope on the way for the lonely alpaca.
Karen added: “We are also pleased to say that we have been offered two young female alpacas by a local lady.
“It will therefore not be long before Giovanni will have some new friends.”
