Chinchillas are small animals that come from the Andes mountains in South America. They live together in big groups called herds and have super soft, thick fur. Their fur helps them stay warm in the cold mountain weather. Long ago, people hunted chinchillas because their fur was so special, and that made them hard to find. Today, chinchillas are sometimes raised on farms for their fur, but some, like the ones in Cameron’s Chinchillas, are just loved and cared for.
Cameron, who lives in the UK, shared pictures of his cute chinchillas. He takes care of them every day, and their soft coats look shiny and happy. In the mornings, these little animals roll in dust to clean themselves, and they love to eat snacks and take naps. Cameron says when he comes in to say good morning, all the chinchillas wait by their food, ready to eat!
Here are some sweet moments with chinchillas: