Chinchillas are a type of rodent that originate from the Andes Mountains in South America. They have soft fur, large bodies, and squirrel-like tails. Chinchillas can grow up to 9 inches long and have small ears like a cat. They eat dry kibbles and enjoy toys, straw bedding, and living on the floor of their cages. Chinchillas are agile jumpers known for having the softest fur in the world, which is 30 times softer than human hair.