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  • Chinchillas have a unique way of keeping their fur clean. (Guerin Nicolas, Wikimedia Commons)
    How Chinchillas Stay Clean
    Walker Rhea
    Chinchillas are sometimes singled out as being particularly adorable and fascinating. Chinchillas are native to the Andes Mountains. To survive the cold temperatures, their fur is dense, and about an inch-and-a-half long.