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short-tailed chinchilla

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chinchilla chinchillaESA Categories -mammals

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    short-tailed chinchilla

  • Regions

    ArgentinaBoliviaChile

  • Population

    Approximately 50,000 individuals in the wild

  • Habitat

    Chinchilla Chinchillas inhabit rocky, mountainous regions with sparse vegetation and burrow systems for shelter.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    1.5, and 10

Regions

Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Peru

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