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Chinchilla
Rodents
Chinchillas are either of two species of crepuscular rodents of the parvorder Caviomorpha, and are native to the Andes mountains in South America. They live in colonies called "herds" at high elevations up to 4,270 m. Wikipedia
Lifespan: Long-tailed chinchilla: 10 years and Short-tailed chinchilla: 8 – 10 years
Class: Mammalia
Domain: Eukaryota
Family: Chinchillidae
Genus: Chinchilla; Bennett, 1829
Kingdom: Animalia
Order: Rodentia
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Chinchillas are either of two species of crepuscular rodents of the parvorder Caviomorpha, and are native to the Andes mountains in South America.
Chinchillas are clean, quiet and attractive rodents that don't smell. They can live for 10-20 years, and they've been bred and farmed for their soft, ...
Smaller than a house cat, with large, dark eyes, velvety rounded ears, and plush, grayish fur, the chinchilla is perhaps one of the most enchanting rodents ...
Chinchillas are social rodents that live in colonies of up to 100 animals. By day they mainly rest in rocky crevices and caverns, out of sight of predators.
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Posted: Sep 17, 2018
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Chinchillas are small rodents native to South America who live in large colonies.
Chinchillas need a home that's safe, secure and hazard-free. Read our tips to help make sure your chinchillas have the best possible place to live.
Chinchillas are crepuscular, which means they are most active during twilight (dawn or dusk), as opposed to nocturnal animals, which are mainly active at night.
The endangered, long-tailed chinchilla is a medium-sized rodent with famously thick, beautiful fur. It is a social, matriarchal animal native to the Andes ...
Geographic Range. The range of Chinchilla chinchilla includes the Andes of southern Peru, Bolivia, northwestern Argentina and northern Chile.