Chinchillas are crepuscular (most active around dawn and dusk) rodents, slightly larger and more robust than ground squirrels. They are native to the Andes mountains in South America and live in colonies called “herds” at high elevations up to 4,270 metres (14,000 ft). Historically, chinchillas lived in the Andes of Bolivia, Peru, and Chile, but today colonies in the wild remain only in Peru and Chile at elevations of over 5000m.[3][4] Along with their relatives, viscachas, they make up the family Chinchillidae.
Chinchilla lanigeraLocale: Andes Mountains (South America)
Preferred Temp: 65-72 degrees F
Max Size: 500-800 grams
Diet: Plants, Fruits, Veggies, & Dry Chinchilla Diet
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