Basic Facts on the Chinchilla

• Chinchillas formerly occupied the coastal regions, hills, and mountains of Chile, Peru, Argentina, and Bolivia.


• As early as 1914, one scientist claimed that the species was headed for extinction.


• Chinchillas live in burrows or crevices in rocks.


• They are agile jumpers and can jump up to 6 ft.


• In the wild, chinchillas have been observed eating plant leaves, fruits, seeds, and small insects.


• Chinchillas live in social groups that resemble colonies, but are properly called herds.


• They can breed any time of the year, though breeding season typically falls between May and November.

Taken from Wikipedia: Wikipedia