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Chinchillas are crepuscular rodents. They are called a rodent but are part of the family chinchillidae.
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What family is the chinchillas from?
rodents
Are chinchillas one of the biggest rodents?
no
Do chinchillas attract mice?
Chinchillas don't attract any rodents it's the food you feed it.
Is a chinchilla a monotreme?
No. Chinchillas are rodents. Only platypuses and echidnas are monotremes.
Do chinchillas lay eggs?
Chinchillas are rodents. They give live birth.
Are chinchillas fast?
Yes, they are. They are one of the "Seven Fastest Rodents"
What are chinchillas precisely?
Chinchillas are classified as rodents but they live in colonies and care for their young longer than other rodents. They are a South American animal that is often raised there for food and their pelts. In American and Canada they are available at pet stores.
What are similarities between bunnies and chinchillas?
They are BOTH SO fluffy! -And they are both rodents, but so are squirrels.
What can chinchillas do?
Chinchillas are small rodents. They can do many things. For example, they have opposable thumbs so they pick up things including their food. They eat with their hands. Chinchillas also can jump amazing distances. Not only can they jump far, but they can jump high. Also, chinchillas love to climb. They can usually escape an open cage quickly.
Can chinchillas live with guinnea pigs or bunnies?
No. Neither as they can catch parasites and diseases that may be dormant in other caged rodents.
How do chinchillas move?
they bounce on there 2 hind legs like a rabbit
Are chinchillas considered rare?
no and in some places you can get them as pets
