Alpacas and llamas have been given new protection from dogs, which may be off the lead, attacking them.
The furry creatures, best described as a cross between a horse and a sheep, have become an increasingly regular feature of the UK landscape despite their South American origins.
There are an estimated 45,000 alpacas and another 4,000 llamas in the UK, according to the Department for the Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (Defra).
Now, the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act, external gives the animals the same protections as goats, sheep, cattle and poultry, with an unlimited fine for irresponsible dog walkers.