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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| History of Chinchillas | Origin is the Andes Mountains in South America Endangered in the wild due because of fur trade |
| Lifespan of Chinchillas | 12 years, but can be longer |
| Chinchillas are---- | Highly social, in the wild live in colonies of more than 100 individuals |
| Crepuscular | activity peaks but activity will continue into the night |
| Fur-slip | loss of fur to “escape” stressful situations. Can occur when handled tightly or animal is stressed. |
| Chinchilla diet | Herbivores In the wild, eat grasses, leaves, and twigs In captivity, pellets, and hay |
| Chinchilla care | Dust baths (2-3x a week) |
| Gestation | 111 days |
| Average litter size | 2-3 young |
| Females are mostly _________ | monogamous |
| Chinchillas are | Precocial |
| Common Chinchilla diseases | Dental disease, heat stroke, and respiratory issues |
| History of Gerbils | Originate from Central Asia (Mongolia) |
| Description/Behavior of Gerbils | Lifespan: 2-4 years Hair covers their entire tail, unlike the rat and the mouse Highly social and should be kept with friends Diurnal |
| Diet of Gerbils | Omnivores Pellets, hay, and seed |
| Reproduction of Gerbils | Monogamous Gestation: 25 days Average litter size: 3-6 young Altricial |
| Common Diseases of Gerbils | Tyzer’s Disease Seizures |
| Gestation period for Gerbils | 25 days |
| Average litter size for Gerbils | 3-6 young |
| Tyzer’s Disease | bacterial disease in the intestines that results in diarrhea and often death within 48 hours |