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 and have thick, silky fur that resists parasites. Despite being illegal, hunting for their fur persists, leading to their endangered status.

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

• Rocky Mountains

• Himalayas

• Alps

• Andes Mountain Range

What time of day are chinchillas most active?

• Night

• Evening

• Afternoon

• Morning

How do chinchillas navigate their rocky environment?

• By digging tunnels

• With the help of claws on their feet

• By swimming

• By flying

What is unique about the fur of a chinchilla?

• It glows in the dark

• Each follicle can contain 60 hairs

• It is waterproof

• It changes color with seasons

Why are chinchillas considered endangered?

• Due to competition with other species

• Because of climate change

• Because of illegal hunting for their fur

• Due to habitat loss