Chinchillas, unlike most other rodents, can boast an exceptionally long lifespan.
However, this parameter varies significantly when comparing the life of chinchillas at home and in the wild.
How long do chinchillas live in the wild and in captivity?
If we talk about the wild, then on average a chinchilla lives in such conditions for about 6-8 years.
Despite the fact that the biological potential of these animals is much longer, many enemies do not allow them to enjoy long years of life.
At home, this period increases several times: chinchillas as pets can “live” up to 15-20 years, but on average they live 6-10 years, and the reason for this is improper conditions of keeping and poor-quality food.
How old is the oldest chinchilla in the world
This "title" can be given to a male named Radar. He was born on February 1, 1985 in Germany, and in 2002, together with his owner Christina Anthony, he emigrated to the United States.
The animal died on September 18, 2014 in Acton, California. At that time, he was 29 years and 229 days old.
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