Chinchilla Laniger (Noun)
Meaning
Small rodent with soft pearly grey fur; native to the Andes but bred in captivity for fur.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Chinchillas lanigera have a remarkable ability to maintain a relatively stable body temperature even in freezing cold climates.
- Breeding programs have contributed significantly to the conservation of chinchillas lanigera and their habitats.
- The export of live chinchillas lanigera is prohibited in Peru in an attempt to control their declining populations due to poaching for their fur.
- Experts in fur breeding aim to introduce desired genetic variations within populations of chinchillas lanigera while preserving their unique characteristics.
- Studies on captive-bred chinchillas lanigera have expanded understanding of this species' behaviors, ecological role, and management strategies in native ranges.