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Chinchillas are fluffy rodents with the softest fur in the world. They are active and love to jump and climb.
Key details
- Length
- 22-38 cm
- Weight
- 0.4-0.8 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-18 years
- Top Speed
- 20 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1-3
- Gestation
- 111 days
Traits
WildlifeFurryArborealHerbivorousAncient LineageDomesticatedForestNocturnal
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The Chinchilla has exceptionally soft, dense fur, typically slate gray with white underparts, and large, dark eyes. It possesses a bushy tail, prominent rounded ears, and small, nimble paws, distinctly different from other rodents by its incredibly plush coat.
Chinchillas have the densest fur of any land mammal, with up to 60 hairs per follicle!
They can squirt urine or release a patch of fur to distract and escape from predators.
They use over 11 different calls, including chirps, grunts, and barks, to communicate.
