Huggable Pets Farm Chinchillas-Basic Info.
Chinchillas are a type of rodent.
They are originally from the Andes Mountains in South America. They grow to be the size of a small rabbit. Chinchillas have beautiful thick, soft coats, and were originally bred for their fur. Back To Top Chinchillas as Pets Chinchillas make great indoor pets because they are odorless and their fur is so dense that they can not get pests such as fleas. They are very social animals, so if you only have one you will become its family.