Chinchillas

By Tanner Shelp

Chinchillas are a rodent but are larger than mice. They are more fluffy and rounded. They can be kept as pets. They are also like a bunny because of there ears. They are very social and they are animals as you may have already guessed. Chinchillas are nocturnal which means that they sleep during the day and are active at night. Their nicknames are chins and the best time to play with them is in the evening. They enjoy cardboard in there cages to tear it up because thy need something active to do. Female chinchillas are normally larger than the dudes are. They weigh up to 4 pounds but can be as light as 1.3 pounds. Unlike rabbits, chinchillas are pretty much odor free which is good if you are looking into buying one. Like hamsters, chinchillas use an exercise wheel in order to keep them happy as well as healthy. If you are wondering where they are from: chinchillas originated in the tropic area of South America. One of the most common chinchillas is the grey chinchilla. If you really want to walk them, they are capable. If you put a leash on a chin then you CAN take them for walks, (you might get some weird looks though). Thanks for reading my article and I hope you enjoyed it.