About this episode

This episode discusses the plight of chinchillas, their unique fur, and the conservation efforts needed to protect them from extinction.

In this classic episode, Chris and Angie chat all about Chinchillas. Chinchillas are famous for having the densest fur on Earth, but that same trait nearly wiped them out. Native to the Andes, these incredible jumpers and dust-bathing specialists are now endangered due to hunting and habitat loss. Today, wild populations remain small and fragmented. The long-tailed chinchilla is listed as endangered, while the short-tailed chinchilla is critically endangered, making their survival in the wild increasingly uncertain without continued protection. == Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we…

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris, Angie

Topics covered

• Chinchillas
• endangered species
• animal conservation
• habitat loss
• fur trade

Keywords

• chinchillas
• endangered
• fur
• conservation
• habitat loss
• Andes
• wildlife

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Patreon, conservation organizations, Airwave Media

Places: Andes

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