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. They are expert rock climbers due to their unique claws. Their fur is dense and soft, making them targets for the fur trade, which has led to their endangered status. Despite hunting being illegal, it still occurs, threatening their survival.

Where is the long-tailed chinchilla native to?

• Alps

• Rocky Mountains

• Andes mountain range

• Himalayas

What time of day are chinchillas most active?

• Morning

• Afternoon

• Night

• Midday

How do chinchillas navigate their rocky environment?

• By jumping

• With claws on the backs of their feet

• Using their whiskers

• With their tails

What is unique about the chinchilla's fur?

• It glows in the dark

• It naturally resists parasites

• It is waterproof

• It changes color with seasons

Why are chinchillas considered endangered?

• Because of illegal hunting for fur

• Due to habitat loss

• Due to competition with other species

• Because of climate change