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8 Fake Facts Alicia V. Evaluate
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 * CHINCHILLAS **

Chinchillas are are crepuscular rodents. They are native to the Andes Mountains in South America. They also live in high colonies in China. The name Chinchillas literally means "little chincha". They are named after the Chincha people of the Andes. Some of their predators in the wild are skunks, snakes, canines, felines, and birds of prey. They have a thicker neck and shoulders, a shorter tail, and shorter ears. They don’t need much exercise. Their teeth need to be worn down and they also stay the same size as when they were born. If they became over grown the chinchillas teeth can prevent the chinchilla from eating. Chinchilla's also sweat a lot and high content of oils, resin, and phenols that are toxic should be avoided. They can only be found in a light pink color, but the color found in nature is standard gray.

Chinchillas instinctively clean their fur by taking dust baths. The reason why they do not bathe in water is because the dense fur prevents air-dying. Retaining moisture close to the skin can also cause fur rot and fungus growth. They have really thin fur too. Many people are allergic to chinchillas. They cannot efficiently process fatty foods, too many green plants, or high protein foods. They have very sensitive GI tracts. Fresh vegetables and fruit (with high moisture content) can cause bloat in a chinchillas so it should be avoided. This can be fatal. Sweets and dried fruit treats, at the very most, should be limited to one per day. They eat in large amounts. If they eat a lot of sweets and dry fruits, it can lead to diarrhea, or in the long term, diabetes. Nuts have high fat content, so they should be avoided too. As you see Chinchillas are pretty high maintenance!

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