Chinchillas have the densest fur of any land mammal. There can be more than 20,000 hairs per square centimeter of skin! This might seem like a huge grooming task but chinchilla fur actually has pretty simple upkeep. Chinchillas bathe themselves in dust to keep their fur clean. The dust absorbs...

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As animal people, we've probably all looked forward to checking out the pet store at some point in our lives. Where else do you get to see a collection of animals that you can actually choose to keep? I can remember begging my mom for a caiman (a crocodilian for...

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Tis the Season... With the holidays upon us, some people will rejoice when they discover they a have received a new pet! Others might be daunted by the prospect of caring for something for the next 20 years. It is important to consider many things before giving a living animal...

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