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| − | + | The chinchilla is a type of hystricomorph rodent and there are two types; the ''Chinchilla langier'', or long-tail and the ''Chinchilla chinchilla'' which has a short tail. Chinchilla are found in the wild at altitudes of between 9,000-12,000 ft within the Andes in South America. Chinchilla have been kept in captivity since 1923 when a small number of animals were brought to North America. | |
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Introduction
The chinchilla is a type of hystricomorph rodent and there are two types; the Chinchilla langier, or long-tail and the Chinchilla chinchilla which has a short tail. Chinchilla are found in the wild at altitudes of between 9,000-12,000 ft within the Andes in South America. Chinchilla have been kept in captivity since 1923 when a small number of animals were brought to North America.