Chinchillas are animals in the rodent family. Above is a picture of Star, our long tailed chinchilla, chinchilla lanigera.

Chinchillas are Critically Endangered on the conservation status and their population is sadly decreasing.

These adorable animals look like a cross between a bunny and a mouse.

They are known for their soft and fluffy fur and adorable appearance. Chinchilla fur is considered the softest in the world. Chinchilla population numbers are decreasing because they are hunted for their fur.