0
Want this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How does a chinchilla relate to a human being?
A chinchilla may relate as a pet if you have him from birth. But remember they are wild creatures.
How many types of wild chinchillas are there?
One. The Chinchilla Chinchilla.-> The two living species of chinchilla are Chinchilla chinchilla(formerly known as Chinchilla brevicaudata) and Chinchilla lanigera. There is little noticeable difference between the species, except C. chinchilla has a shorter tail, a thicker neck and shoulders, and shorter ears than C. lanigera. The former species is currently facing extinction; the latter, though rare, can be found in the wild. Domesticated chinchillas are thought to have come from the C. lanigera species.
Where are chinchilla found?
in the wild Chile domedticly pet stores
Where in the world can chinchilla be found at?
Chinchillas are native to the Andes Mountains in South America.
What is the scientific name for chinchillas?
Pet chinchillas are Chinchilla lanigera a more robust species found in the wild is Chinchilla brevicaudata. There may once have been a third species in the genus as early text refer to the King chinchilla being a much larger animal.
What does a chinchilla eat in the wild?
fruits, plants, seeds, insects and sometimes tree bark.
How does a chinchilla protect its self in the wild?
It gets knifes and stabs the oppent. They eat them up after.
What region does a chinchilla live in?
In the wild chinchillas live in South America. Mainly in the south.
What is a Chinchillas Preditor?
Poachers, mostly, but also a lot of wild animals, ones that are bigger than the chinchilla.
What animals prey on chinchilla's?
Skunks, Wild dogs/canines, snakes, and large birds such as, hawks, eagles, and crows
How long is a chinchilla's life span?
About 8-10 years in the wild and 12-20 years in a home atmosphere.
How many kind of chinchillas are there?
There are two species of chinchillas: the long-tailed chinchilla and the short-tailed chinchilla. That vary in color. White Chinchilla Black Chinchilla Beige Chinchilla Purple Chinchilla Brown Chinchilla Grey Chinchilla Pink White Chinchilla
