Short-tailed chinchilla
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The short-tailed chinchilla is a small rodent part of the Chinchillidae family and is classified as an endangered species by the IUCN. Originating in South America, the chinchilla is part of the genus Chinchilla, which is separated into two... Wikipedia
Lifespan: 8 – 10 years (In the wild)
Scientific name: Chinchilla chinchilla
Mass: 2.4 – 3.1 lbs (Adult)
Tail length: 3.9 in. (Adult)
Class: Mammalia
Kingdom: Animalia