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Even an animal with minor injuries can die of shock when it becomes scared, and humans are very scary to a wild animal. The most important thing to do when you find an injured animal is to keep it in a quiet, dark, and warm place.
Did you know that many baby animals that are found on their own outside should be left where they are? Animal mothers are better at looking after their babies than humans are, so if possible always make sure the babies stay with their mothers. Many mothers have special nutrients in their milk that their babies need and that formulas cannot replicate.
If you find a baby animal, make every effort to reunite it with its parents. This may be just a matter of letting it be. Watch the baby from a distance for several hours, if possible, to determine whether it is an orphan.
Whatever happens, do not raise the baby yourself. Wild animals have special needs, and it is illegal in New York, as in most other states, for residents to possess most native wildlife.
Chinchillas are native to the Andes Mountains in South America, and live in herds at high elevations. Historically, chinchillas occupied a large area that included Chile, Bolivia, Peru and Argentina, but now only exist in the wild in Chile. Chinchillas are excellent jumpers, have the densest fur of any land mammal, and can live up to 20 years! Green Chimneys is home to many exotic animals, and your generosity equates to safety and security for them all.