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 paws ears noses

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

3. Chinchillas are nocturnal. True False

4. What do chinchillas bathe in? volcanic ash dust water wet grass 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? 15-20 yrs. 5-10 yrs. 1-5 yrs. 10-15 yrs.

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

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

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