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Where Do Chinchillas Live. The oldest chinchilla ever was 29 years old when he parted this world in Acton California USA on 18 September 2014. Long-tailed chinchillas called Lanigera Chinchillas. Despite this chinchillas can live on other continents but not in the natural environment but as a pet or animal that is grown on private farms. Matter of fact LifeScience tells us that the chinchillas ancestors were actually the first rodents to infest South America.
These herds can be large anywhere from a dozen up to a hundred individuals. It also helps them avoid inbreeding. Wild chinchillas live in groups called herds. The oldest chinchilla ever was 29 years old when he parted this world in Acton California USA on 18 September 2014. Where do wild chinchillas live. Sadly chinchillas are almost extinct.
There will always be mates available nearby.
Chinchillas in captivity can live up to 15 to 20 years according to Animal Diversity Web. Historically chinchillas lived in an area that included parts of Bolivia Peru Argentina and Chile but today colonies in the wild are known only in Chile. Living in herds offers distinct advantages. Chinchillas use to live in Bolivia Peru Argentina and Chile. Chinchillas are beautiful and energetic pets but they do require some special attention and a lot of. Among all land mammals chinchillas have the densest fur.