How much do you really know about chinchillas? 8 questions — learn as you go!
📚 What you learned about chinchillas
How do chinchillas keep their fur clean?✅ A dust bathChinchillas roll in special dust to clean their fur — never give them a water bath.
What is special about a chinchilla's fur?✅ It's the densest of any land animalChinchillas have the densest fur of any land animal — up to 80 hairs grow from one spot!
Why do chinchillas need to live in a cool room?✅ They overheat easilyTheir thick fur means chinchillas overheat easily, so they need a cool room below about 75°F.
About how long can chinchillas live?✅ 10–20 yearsChinchillas are very long-lived for a small pet, sometimes reaching 10 to 20 years.
How high can a chinchilla jump?✅ Over 6 feet straight upChinchillas are amazing acrobats and can jump over 6 feet straight up!
What's the best way to handle a chinchilla?✅ Support it gently and let it come to youChinchillas don't like being squeezed, so support them gently and let them come to you.
What do chinchillas mostly eat?✅ Hay and chinchilla pelletsChinchillas eat unlimited grass hay and chinchilla pellets, with only tiny treats.
When are chinchillas most active?✅ Evening and nightChinchillas are night owls, so they're most playful and bouncy in the evening and at night.
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