2. About the Author
Hi my name is
Dakotah.
I have chose to do
research about a
chinchilla and it’s a
great learning
experience so far.
3. Who Am I?
The chinchilla is
named after the south
American Chance
Indians.
There are about 6
kinds in the chinchilla
family and all are
found only in south
America.
They came from the
Andies Mountains in
Peru.
4. The Early Years
They breed in the
winter, and product
about two litters of 1-6
young.
The gestation period
is about 11 days.
The young are
suckled for 6-8
weeks.
5. Habitat Sweet Habitat
In the wild where the
ground is suitable,
they shelter under
rocks.
Chinchillas are a
colder climate animal
and cannot tolerate
high heat.
6. Whats On The Menu?
Chinchillas need fresh
water daily. In the
wild, the eat roots ,
and tubes.
They love dried
banana pellets for a
treat.
7. Making Tracks
Their hind limbs of the
Chinchillas are longer
than their forelimbs,
and the animal are
good at rumming and
leaping.
8. Simply Irresistible
Chinchillas have very
strong front legs and
hind legs.
Their ears help them
cup sound to know
when danger comes.
9. Where in the world?
Chinchillas live in
Africa and sometimes
in Asia.
10. Facts
Did you know? Fun facts
Chinchillas fur can be Chinchillas almost
sold for a lot of money have webbed feet but
and is used to make just a tap of skin
clothes. between.
Some chinchillas are Chinchillas make
as big as a persons great house pets but
three fingers. not with dogs or cats
