The Negative Impact Of Chinchillas On The Environment

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Anyone that has a heart loves chinchillas. If you don’t how dare you and if you don’t know what chinchillas are where have you been. Did you know that there is less than 700 chinchillas in South America? The endangered chinchilla of South America is worth saving from extinction.
Chinchillas are important to the environment because Without chinchilla, this world would most likely go extinct thus having a negative impact on the entire ecosystem. Surprisingly, Chinchillas are the key to stopping deforestation. When poachers hunt Chinchillas they often cause destruction of the natural habitat they are found in. Preventing poaching prevents deforestation. Chinchillas also play a vital part in their mountain habitats. They provide food for the

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