Looking for a smaller sized, furry, long-lived pet? Think about the chinchilla. This rodent can reach a length between ten and fourteen inches (with another six inches for tail) and can live more than twenty years! Chinchillas are perfectly happy to live alone or in same-sex pairs — especially if the pairs are littermates, or have lived together from an early age. They are active and playful, but most often at night; chinchillas are nocturnal by nature. With gentle handling, most chinchillas will become tame and bond very closely with family. Your chinchilla will be active when he’s awake, so … Continue reading →