Chinchillas are a popular exotic pet and are closely related to a guinea pig, with legs that resemble a rabbit. While it can be a pet, they have also been used in the fur industry for clothing. Currently, wild Chinchillas are only found in Chile but they have also lived in Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru. Chinchilla Description There are two different species of chinchillas living today. The chinchilla chinchilla has a short tail and the chinchilla lanigera has a long tail. The one with a shorter tail also has shorter ears and a thicker neck. The chinchilla lanigera has a