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Snork the Chinchilla

Snork

Snork was part of an educational program at a zoo and was rehomed to Alveus.

She is an ambassador for the exploitation of wildlife in the fur trade.

Species

Chinchilla

Chinchilla lanigera (Mammals)

Native To

Andes Mountains, South America (Domesticated)

Species Lifespan

Wild: 10 years

Captivity: 20 years

Date of Birth

2021

Sex

Female

Arrived at Alveus

April 2021

Enclosure

Nutrition House

Did you know?

At 20,000 hairs per square centimeter, chinchillas have the densest fur of all living terrestrial mammals! Because of this density, their fur is incredibly soft but makes them susceptible to overheating easily in temperatures over 80°F (26°C).

Animal Quest #11: Chinchilla Edition

Learn more about Snork on Animal Quest

Snork the Chinchilla
Snork the Chinchilla

Snork's Highlights

Moomin Steals A Stick From Snork

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