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The family Chinchillidae is in the order Rodentia and consists of the chinchillas, the viscachas, and their fossil relatives. This family is restricted to southern and western South America, mostly living in mountainous regions of the Andes but one species living on plains. They are medium to large-sized rodents, weighing from 800 g (28 oz) to ...
The Bramble Cay melomys, thought to be the first mammal species to go extinct due to the impacts of climate change [9] A 2023 paper concluded that under the high-warming SSP5–8.5 scenario, 50.29% of mammals would lose at least some habitat by 2100 as the conditions become more arid.
Endangered species facing the threat of extinction due to climate change. Including threats from the effects of global warming.
The species include a fruit bat, two species of fish, eight types of mussels and 10 types of birds.
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Chinchillas have been exploited by humans for centuries. Commercial hunting of short-tailed chinchillas for fur began in 1828 in Chile, leading to an increased demand in Europe and the United States. As the demand for chinchilla pelts rose, the species number declined, leading to the species' apparent extinction in 1917.
Climate change is worsening conditions for about 6,700 species threatened with extinction. The Central South Pacific and East Pacific green turtle is at greater risk because of climate change, for ...
Chinchillas that live in communities are especially sensitive in their breeding seasons of February to March and August to September. [39] Chinchillas are social animals and are likely to be upset to have their breeding mate changed in breeding season. [39] They are known to be disturbed by a change of diet in these times. [39]