This rodent is not a rat, but kin to guinea pigs and chinchillas. Domesticated chinchillas are still bred for fur. It is known to occur in humans, dogs, cats, horses, and chinchillas. In addition to rats and mice, place cells have also been found in chinchillas. Mammals shown giving birth to fully formed young include wildebeest, antelope, sea lions and chinchillas. Standard Chinchillas bred for large size produced this breed. In their native habitats, chinchillas live in burrows or crevices in rocks. Domesticated chinchillas are thought to be of the "C. lanigera" species. Therefore, domestic chinchillas have thinner bodies, longer tails and larger ears. Domestic chinchillas have tails measuring 3 to 6 inches long. It's revealed he has a family that breeds chinchillas. Most chinchillas currently used by the fur industry for clothing and other accessories are farm-raised. Two chinchillas who resemble the Biskit Twins. Chinchillas may be treated with chloramphenicol, neomycin, or spectinomycin for digestive problems. Chinchillas were formerly hunted on the volcano.