This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Chinchillas, native to the Andes mountains in South America, clean ...

Two chinchillas named Leafy and ChinChin have become an internet sensation after a video of their dust bath routine, posted by TikTok user @leafyandchinchin, garnered over 9.9 million views. The clip ...

Chinchilla’s dense fur prevents parasites from surviving in it. A chinchilla’s coat doesn’t dry when wet due to the density, so they bathe with fine volcanic ash to remove oil and dirt. Female ...