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Chinchillas
by Brooklyn
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What a chinchilla looks likeWhen chinchillas are born they have no fur. They just have pink skin . They can have up to 3 babies in a litter. They are small and furry. They can be 12-15 lbs.
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Where they live Chinchillas live in the Andes Mountains in South America. They live in caves and in
rocky mountains.
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What chinchillas eat
They eat fruits, nuts, and bugs. If you own a pet chinchilla, this is what you feed them. Their predators
include big cats
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In this video, a chinchilla is eating an almond.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3aNijPpxGU
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Moms and dadsA chinchilla does not keep its mate for life. They only have one litter before they find a
new mate. The female chinchilla is the one who gives birth.
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What you can give themIf there is a special thing going on and you want to give them a treat, you can give them a grape or a piece of tomato. Do not give them human food like bread or pizza. It can hurt their body.
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Some interesting facts
Chinchillas can live up to eighteen years in the wild
It eats plants and bugs.
You can keep them as a pet.