Meet Bubble: The Endearing Long-tailed Chinchilla

The video introduces Bubble, a long-tailed chinchilla native to the Andes. Chinchillas are nocturnal and live at high altitudes, making them hard to spot in the wild. They are expert rock climbers due to their unique claws. Chinchillas are known for their dense, silky fur, which has made them targets in the fur trade since the 16th century. Despite hunting being illegal, it still occurs, contributing to their endangered status.

What is the natural habitat of the long-tailed chinchilla?

• Plains of North America

• Rainforests of Asia

• Andes mountain range in South America

• Deserts of Africa

How do chinchillas navigate their rocky environment?

• By digging tunnels

• With the help of claws on the backs of their feet

• By swimming

• By flying

What is unique about the fur of chinchillas?

• It is waterproof

• It changes color with seasons

• It is used for camouflage

• It contains 60 hairs per follicle

Why are chinchillas considered endangered?

• Because of the fur trade

• Due to climate change

• Because they are overpopulated

• Due to habitat expansion

What has been illegal but still threatens chinchillas?

• Pet trade

• Deforestation

• Hunting for fur

• Pollution