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Jul 11 2008

The History of the Chinchilla

Published by Author under Chinchillas

This exotic animal was named after the Chincha people of the Andes region.  The Andes Mountains in South America.  Chinchilla actually means “little Chincha”.  Back around the close of the 19th century, the animals were known for their thick and soft fur.
There are two types of chinchillas.  The chinchilla brevicaudata, which is also known as [...]

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