Chinchillas
Discover the amazing world of Chinchillas at Squeals on Wheels. Learn about their soft fur, origin in the Andes Mountains, unique characteristics like their jumping ability, and why they make adorable pets.
Chinchillas
Chinchilla Facts
Chinchilla fur is considered to be the softest fur in the world and originate from the Andes Mountains in South America!
Chinchillas have more than 90 hairs per single follicle (humans grow one hair from each follicle). Because of their thick fur coat, they like cold temperatures.
Excellent jumpers and can jump 5 feet in the air!
Martha Stewart has 15 pet chinchillas
Chinchilla fur is so dense that parasites such as fleas can't live on them (they would suffocate!).
Chinchillas are incredibly cute!
