This little guy is named Zeus and he’s pictured here enjoying a piece of carrot—one of his favorite treats!  He’s one of my earlier pet portraits, but not nearly as early as the fox picture I wrote about last week!

Zeus, like most chinchillas, is an active little critter. Chinchillas are actually a lot of fun as pets—we had them when I was a kid. They’re not really the best for young children, since they don’t often sit still or like to held for long periods of time (guinea pigs, on the other hand, make a great pet for younger children). But for older children (and adults!) they can be a great choice.

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