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- Life span: 10-20 years
- Weight: 17-28 ouncesEndangered Species Handbook: Chinchilla
- Two species: Long-tailed and short-tailed
- Diet: Grasses, seeds and insects
- Females are larger than males
- Are kept as pets
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Chinchillas are nocturnal rodents native to the Andes mountain range in South America. The live in large groups, often comprised of more than 100 individualsSmithsonian National Zoological Park: Chinchilla Outline and use small caves and rocky outcroppings as their dens.
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Unique fur
Chinchillas have extremely dense, soft fur. In the late 19th century, Chinchilla pelts were highly sought after and the once abundant animals were hunted to near extinction.Endangered Species Handbook: Chinchilla Up to 150 individuals may be required to produce enough pelts for a single fur coat.Blue Planet Biomes: Chinchilla ProfileThe international trade of chinchillas or their pelts is prohibited,Smithsonian National Zoological Park: Chinchilla Outline but they are still bred in captivity to produce pelts for the fur trade. -
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Chinchilla on Amazon
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First Day of Issue WWF Chinchilla Stamps - $2.99
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The Chinchilla Farm: A Novel - $13.95
Verna Flake is fleeing Utah, a failed marriage (her husband has left her for a former beauty queen named Pinky), and the constricted yet reliable Mormon way of life. Seemingly naiv...Amazon
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Chinchilla Questions
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Are there any other interesting pets similar to Degus and Chinchillas? 1 AnswerDespite living in SC, you can get a chinchilla. You simply need to provide ample air conditioning for it, as with any other pet. Most pets related to or simil... read more -
What are the pros and cons of having either Chinchillas or Degus as pets? 5 AnswersI have a chinchilla and I live in San Diego. We keep him in a wire cage that has three levels. He seems to do fine with the weather, and we don't have A/C. O... read more
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Chinchilla Books and Related Merchandise
- Barnes & Noble: Chinchilla Books
- Google Book Search: Chinchilla Books
- Amazon.com: Chinchilla Books and Merchandise
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@marry_lu awwwwwwwwwww chinchilla!! :)
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@ubu_chinchilla そうだったんですか？ 自分でやってよかったんですか
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@DeePrettyGirl thats a fake ass chinchilla mad up of different weaves
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@ubu_chinchilla リアル工作員がいますんで・・・
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Got the afternoon off. It's in the company calendar as "chinchilla emergency".
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