If you have ever witnessed a frightened lizard losing its tail, you may have been left confused, worried, or even intrigued. Shedding a limb is one of nature’s most interesting tricks and it’s rea
The short answer to this question is yes, you can shave a chinchilla. What you should be concerned about is whether or not shaving is the best solution for the problem that you and your chinchilla are
Weight in chinchillas varies depending on the sex of the animal, its age, genetics, eating habits and exercise. There is no clear indicator that a certain weight in a chinchilla is considered to be th
The least favorite part about having any pet is generally dealing with what comes out of it on the other end. Luckily for chinchilla lovers, the excrement of these adorable pets isn’t noxious like c
Animals are said to be hypoallergenic when they aren’t likely to cause an allergic reaction. This doesn’t mean they aren’t allergic. It just means that the likelihood of them causing
If you have ever observed a chinchilla, you may have wondered why their sleep schedule appears to be all over the map. Sometimes they act nocturnal by partying late at night, but other times they may
