Where does the Chinchilla come from? This small rodent is native to South America. They live on rocky, arid areas in the mountains. Chinchillas are named for the Chincha Indians living in the Andes. What does the Chinchilla look llike? The body is about 12 inches long and the squirrel-like tail about 5-6 inches. The […]
Sugar Gliders are from Australia, Indonesia and New Guinea. They feed partly on nectar and eucalyptus sap and have a flap of skin between wrist and ankles allowing them to glide – hence their name. Life span is 12-14 years. Besides in the states of Alaska, California and Idaho, Sugar Bears can legally be kept […]
Where does the Degu come from? Degus are a type of rodent which are closely related to the chinchilla and Guinea pig, and although they do bear some resemblance to both gerbils and squirrels they are not closely related to these species. They come from central Chile where they live in semi-arid regions at the […]
