Natural surroundings do chinchillas need to survive
- Cool temperatures (ideally between 60–70°F / 15–21°C)
- Sparse vegetation like grasses, herbs, shrubs, and cacti
- Clean water sources such as mountain streams or springs
- Shelter in burrows or rock crevices
- Social groups for protection and interaction
Where on Earth are chinchillas found?
- Wild chinchillas are now only found in Chile, particularly in the Antofagasta region.
- Sparse vegetation like grasses, herbs, shrubs, and cacti
- Clean water sources such as mountain streams or springs
- Shelter in burrows or rock crevices
- Social groups for protection and interaction
3. Where does the animal make its home?
- In
burrows they dig using strong front limbs and claws
- In
rock crevices and caves in mountainous terrain
- They
build nests inside burrows using twigs, leaves, and fur
📊 Fun Facts
- Chinchillas
can jump up to 6 feet high
- They
have the densest fur of any land mammal�over 50 hairs per follicle
- They
take dust baths to stay clean and avoid parasites
Provide dust baths, a cool dry environment, high-fiber diet, and plenty of space to jump and play. Avoid loud noises and overheating.