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An International Effort To Protect Endangered Animals

Alice Henry @IreneVincent (15960) • United States 4 Jul 17

When you think about it seriously, the wildlife on this EARTH is a heritage that belongs to everyone on EARTH. But, did you know that in the twentieth century, there was a large international TRADE in wild-animal parts that...

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chinchilla

Ongtina @ongtina (1232) • Singapore 27 May 10

I have a chinchilla rabbit. It was given to us and when it came, it was in a bad shape with no fur on it's legs. Now, under my care, the under body fur has fully grown but I'm facing another problem. The chinchilla is having a lot...

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My Zoo

~Jodi~ @jeanena (2198) • Bucklin, Kansas 21 Oct 09

In this past month my house has turned into a zoo. My son brought me a chinchilla she is a cool little animal and she really loves her treats. The kid that use to share the apartment with my son bought the poor little thing and...

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Let me tell you about my chinchilla

Marie5656 @Marie5656 (336) • United States 22 Oct 08

Hello all Are there any chinchilla owners here? I have a pretty little 4 year old standard grey, name of Trixie. We have had her since she was about 4 months old. She is definatly an enjoyable little critter to watch. Sometimes...

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New baby!

little_momma @little_momma (198) • United States 29 Jul 08

Our beige chinchillas have had their second litter. This litter only had one little beige girl but she is sooo cute! She was bor on July 5th and weighed a whoping 48 grams....she now weighs 53 grams. she is so dainty and bouncy. I...

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How many are too many?

cyberopjames @cyberopjames (483) • United States 30 May 08

I have 3 dogs, 14 cats, 3 rats, 1 snake, 4 chinchillas, and 1 rabbit. Of course not all of the 14 cats are indoors. Alot of the cats came to live with us after the 2004, 2005 hurricane season with the homes being wipped out in our...

How to get my cat to accept grooming

bayness0 @bayness0 (280) 13 Mar 08

I have a lovely chinchilla cat. He is gorgeous with long white and silver fur. The most handsome cat in the World. However, he will not accept being groomed. I can maybe get him to stay for 1 minute but then the claws come out and...

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I am in to breeding Chinchilla!

cyberopjames @cyberopjames (483) • United States 17 Dec 07

My God I have found something that makes me so happy. I have started to breed chinchillas. I breed them for pets and not coats. People ask me all the time when I take one or two of mine to like HomeDepot, "Do they bite?" I would...

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Pets

babyseraph @babyseraph (114) 19 Nov 07

My best friend has practically got a zoo at home! She has: a dog, a cat, rabbits, 2 ferrets, 2 chin chillas and 2 bearded dragon lizards. Anyone else as much of a pet lover? Do you have any strange/ interesting pets?

degu!

tigerrr77 @tigerrr77 (82) • United States 18 Nov 07

Does anyone have a Degu? They are too cute! I have one, and it's name is PONCHO!

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Animal hording

little_momma @little_momma (198) • United States 9 Nov 07

My husband and I have 2 pairs of chinchillas and both pairs had babies. In the process of rehoming the babies I had a lady ask me about getting one and she seemed really nice. However, my reservation came when she told me she...

poddy training

def_kitten @def_kitten (2) • United States 2 Sep 07

I bought a baby chinchilla last week, because I've always wanted one and never had the extra money. I was so happy when I brought it home but to my suprise it pooped everywhere and almost constantly. My living room was a mess...

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Chinchilla Information

wackeytiger @wackeytiger (424) • United States 16 Jul 07

I have two chinchillas and I have come to find that they make wonderful pets. However, they are not suitable for children under the age of 12, this being because of their fragile bones and agile behavior. You can train them to use...

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Pet Chinchilla?

breepeace @breepeace (3014) • Canada 30 Jun 07

Has anyone ever had or known someone with a pet chinchilla? I'm curious and wanted to hear some experiences about them as I was thinking I might like to get one in the future.

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Pet Question: First Pet, Recent Pet, Want to Get Pet (Wish For Pet)????

monkeywriter @monkeywriter (2003) • United States 23 Apr 07

Love pets? So do I! What was your very first pet? What are your current pets? Do you have any pets you just want to get or will get in the future? Please share! My first pet was a fish. After that a dog. I say my first "real"...

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my chinchilla is a picky eater...normal or not??

mama4kids @mama4kids (690) • United States 15 Apr 07

so my chinchilla, chili, will only eat charlie chinchilla food. i have tried other brands but she refuses to eat anything else. she loves raisins, craisins and sunflower seeds but when it comes to actual chinchilla food, she will...

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anyone let their chinchilla run wild thru the house?

mama4kids @mama4kids (690) • United States 13 Apr 07

just a question..but does anyone let their chinchilla just run free thru the house ever? i am afraid to. just wondering.

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Do Chinchillas make good pets?

LilyoftheThorns @LilyoftheThorns (12918) • United States 7 Apr 07

I've never actually owned a chinchilla, but I think they are really cute, and I want one! But how are they as pets? Are they just likes big hamsters, or are their needs really different? And do they bite a lot or does it depend on...

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What is the most unusual pet you had and why did you select it?

scorpiobabes @scorpiobabes (7225) • United States 27 Jan 07

I had a pair of chinchillas someone was giving away. I was trying to teach my daughter responsibility about pets and thought it would be easier to teach her about caring for caged animals (typically they were not loose at home). I...

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Favorite Pets

smcjcm06 @smcjcm06 (39) • United States 25 Jan 07

I have a lot of pets. I have 4 fish tanks. Two of the tanks are 55 gallon fish tanks. I have 3 turtles in two seperate tanks. I have a cat, chinchilla and rabbit. Does anybody else have a lot of pets? It's hard to find the time to...

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