Chinchilla

Chinchillas are a type of rodent.  They are originally form the Andes Mountains in South America.  They grow to be the size of a small rabbit (about 9 inches form head to bottom)   Chinchillas have beautiful thick, soft coats and were originally bred for their fur.

Chinchillas make great indoor pets because they are odorless and their fur is so dense that they can not get pests such as fleas.  Chinchillas also have no dander so people who are allergic to other pets can usually tolerate chinchillas without problems.  ]

At Cub Creek Science Camp we usually have a variety of Chinchillas.  They can range from silvery gray, almost white to a very dark gray.  Our Chinchillas are fun for the campers to watch and feed during our Summer Science Camp.  Chinchilla fur is wonderfully soft to touch.  While they are nocturnal animals, they are still active enough in the day to interact with the campers.

This is a picture of a newly born chinchilla.  Chinchilla are born with fur and opened eyes.

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