Chinchilla Life Expectancy

Average Chinchilla Lifespan​When it comes to small pets, few live as long as chinchillas. On average, the life expectancy of a chinchilla in captivity is around 10 years. However, with excellent care, some chinchillas have been known to live well beyond that, reaching 15–20 years or more.In the wild, their lifespan is usually shorter, averaging 8–10 years, due to … [Read more...] about Chinchilla Life Expectancy: Wild vs. Captivity & How to Extend Their Lifespan