Chinchillas are so fluffy because they come from the Andes mountains of South America, and they need their incredibly dense, soft fur to protect them from the extreme cold in their native habitat ...

Overgrown teeth in chinchillas are common, their teeth can grow up to 2 to 4 inches each year. If you are thinking about ...

With their famously soft fur and cute ears, it is no wonder that chinchillas are a popular pet. Luckily for us humans, these fur babies have quite a few ways to communicate. Kris Koh is a ...

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