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They're not. They are endangered.
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What do chinchillas do in the wild?
go extinct
What is being done to help endangered species like chinchillas?
People are mating chinchillas so they wont go extinct
Why are chinchillas going to extinct?
I havent heard that they are going to extinct, but i dont believe they are, they are kept as house pets so are easy to breed.
Is there a documentary in existence that shows the lives of chinchillas in their natural habitat and if so where could this be purchased?
Chinchillas in the wild are rarely viewed because they are almost extinct so I dont believe
When will the chinchilla be extinct?
chinchillas have babies quick and can live to like to the low 20s so a long time i think
How many chinchillas are living today?
In the wild they are almost extinct but now they are domesticated as well
Do chinchillas have predators or prey?
Yes. There main predators are foxes and man but owls, cougars and even mountain lions prey on chinchillas too.
How many types of chinchillas are there?
there are 3 types of chinchillas there are 3 types of chinchillas
Are chinchillas endagered?
No Chinchillas are NOT endangered.
Are Chinchillas farmed for their fur?
They are first kept in small wire cages which they should not be kept in (I own 2 chinchillas) they are then grabbed by there tails and there necks are broken but they are still alive screaming and squirming around in pain they are thrown on the ground by people who just don't care about them. There are videos on youtube that you can watch. Im sure there are other ways of doing it but I saw this done its very sad especially for the people who own them and know how affectionate they are they are very loving pets.
Are chinchillas cool?
yes chinchillas are cool
Does a chinchilla have the softest fur in the world?
Yes, a chinchilla has the softest fur in the world. They once almost almost became extinct for it. A bunny's fur comes close, but a chinchillas fur is the softest.
