How Much Do You Know About Chinchillas?

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Where do chinchillas sniff to identify the scent of another chinchilla? rumps noses ears paws

2. Which type of wood can chinchillas NOT have? beech elderberry bushes hazel nut bushes willow

3. Chinchillas are nocturnal. True False

4. What do chinchillas bathe in? wet grass volcanic ash dust water shampoo

5. What mountain range are chinchillas from? Answer: (One Word)

6. About how many chinchillas does it take to make a fur coat? 1 1000 10 100

7. How long can a well-cared-for chinchilla live? 1-5 yrs. 10-15 yrs. 5-10 yrs. 15-20 yrs.

8. What are some physical properties of chinchillas? stiff, coarse fur; small ears; short teeth; skinny tail soft fluffy fur; small ears; bushy tail; short teeth large ears; skinny tail; long teeth; stiff coarse fur soft, fluffy fur; large ears; long teeth; bushy tail

9. Do chinchillas like high altitude and cool, crisp air? Yes No

10. What time of day do chinchillas usually mate? Early afternoon Late morning Early night Early morning