Chinchillidae - chinchillas, viscachas There are seven species in this family. They are all found in South America. They have thick, very soft fur; large ears; big eyes; and bushy tails. Their hind legs are longer than their front legs. They live in colonies. Most species, except for the plains
viscacha, live in rocky crevices or burrows in the mountains. Plains
viscacha live on the plains and dig burrows. World Status Key
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Key:      The southern mountain viscacha looks like a long-tailed rabbit. Source: Arkive Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Long-tailed Chinchilla - Chinchilla lanigera |
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