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Moomin
Moomin was rehomed from a local pet owner.
He is an ambassador for the exploitation of wildlife in the fur trade.
- Species
Chinchilla
Chinchilla lanigera (Mammals)
- Conservation Status
- Native To
Andes Mountains, South America (Domesticated)
- Species Lifespan
Wild: 10 years
Captivity: 20 years
Did you know?
Because of their very dense and soft fur, chinchillas have often been used in the fur trade. It can take upwards of 100 chinchilla pelts to make a single fur coat. Chinchillas are currently endangered because they have been poached for their pelts, as well as due to habitat loss.
Animal Quest #11: Chinchilla Edition
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