Monday, June 10, 2013

Chinchilla Time!

Chinchillas are commonly known as small, furry animals with big ears. That much is true, but I'll let you in on a few things that you may not know about chillas.
 
 
 
 
  • Chinchillas can jump up to five feet in the air!
 
  •  Chins can't get normal fleas
 
  • A group of chinchillas is called a colony
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  • There are two living species of chinchillas: "Chinchilla brevicaudata" and "Chinchilla lanigera"

  • Chin teeth can grow from 2-3 inches per year

  • Chinchillas can't sweat

  • Male chinchillas are smaller than female chinchillas

  • Chins usually have 2 offspring or "kits"

  • Chinchillas have more than 20,000 hairs per square cm

  • Chinchillas have 20 hypsodontic teeth



Hope you enjoyed!
Loooove your pet!!! ☺♥♥

 

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