Chinchillas are medium sized rodents native to the Andes mountains in South America.
Scientific Info
| Scientific Name | - | Chinchilla Lanigera |
| Type | - | Mammal |
| Diet | - | Herbivore |
| Size | - | 25cm - 35cm (10in - 14in) |
| Weight | - | 400g - 500g (14oz - 18oz) |
| Top Speed | - | 24km/h (15mph) |
| Life Span | - | 10 - 18 years |
| Lifestyle | - | Solitary |
| Conservation Status | - | Endangered |
Appearance
| Colour | - | Beige, Brown, Grey |
| Skin Type | - | Fur |
| Favourite Food | - | Fruit |
| Habitat | - | Dry and mountainous regions |
| Average Clutch Size | - | 3 |
| Main Prey | - | Fruit, Nuts, Seeds |
| Predators | - | Owls, Fox, Cougars |
| Distinctive Features | - | Dense fur and long back legs |
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