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Chinchilla (chinchilla lanigera) is a mammal type animal. It inhabits dry and mountainous regions. The animal weights about 400g - 500g (14oz - 18oz) and lives for 10 - 18 years. Owls, fox, cougars are dangerous for chinchillas. Look up the table below to learn more facts.
Facts about chinchillas
| Name | Chinchilla |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Colour | Beige, brown, grey |
| Top Speed | 24km/h (15mph) |
| Life Span | 10 - 18 years |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Weight | 400g - 500g (14oz - 18oz) |
| Lifestyle | Solitary |
| Average Litter Size | 3 |
| Order | Rodentia |
| Scientific Name | Chinchilla lanigera |
| Skin Type | Fur |
| Distinctive Features | Dense fur and long back legs |
| Genus | Chinchilla |
| Predators | Owls, fox, cougars |
| Size (L) | 25cm - 35cm (10in - 14in) |
| Type | Mammal |
| Habitat | Dry and mountainous regions |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Endangered |
| Family | Chinchillidae |
| Main Prey | Fruit, nuts, seeds |
Image Details
| Description | Pictures of animals. animals-pictures-cute-rabbit.jpg |
| Width | 1520 pixels |
| Heigh | 1080 pixels |
| File type | JPG |
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