By: Jeromy Olsen 3 rd period Biology Biodiversity

 Short-Tailed Chinchilla’s are endangered because of their fur; Its Fine and soft.  Humans are what are declining their numbers along with burning of wild fires.  Their located in the Andes which is South America.  They prefer grassland, or mountain habitats, so they can make their dens within the rock crevices.  They eat plants.

 They make small caves within the rock formations that are sometimes used by snakes, and other small animals.  Whatever feeds upon them have to look for another food source.

 They effect it pretty big really because they are a food source for other animals, and they also make homes for some.  They help control the grass growth.

 They are protected under the endangered wild life committee.  They are also in zoo’s to help boost their numbers in the wild life.  They are in the endangered code CR- IUCN:2008/ EN-US FWS: June 14, 1976

 What needs to be stopped is “The hunting of these animals.  People around the areas need to keep in mind there are only a few numbers of these beautiful animals.  Zoo’s and other wild life parties need to step in, and help.  Programs need to be formed to help better protect them.

 They are endangered because hunters are hunting them for their fur. They have been hunted for years. Dated back to mid-evil times.  They also are eaten as a food source.

 Short-tailed Chinchillas are classified as a member of the Rodentia family, and is a member of the family Chinchillidae  Adults are average body length of 12 to 13 inches. Tails from five to six inches long. Thick necks and shoulders, long hind legs. Average weight is 17.6 to 28.2lbs  Females are larger than the males.  Estimated population decline of at least 80% over the past ten years based on a decline in area of occupancy and levels of exploitation

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