So I visited a Petco today, and noticed a sign on a chinchilla cage stating that according to New Mexico Law, they could NO LONGER sell chinchillas in pet shops. I asked one of the employees if she knew WHY, and she said it had to do with import & export, and endangered species.... apparently they are considering certain animals endangered now, and chinchillas are amongst them! Not sure if it's just in New Mexico or nation wide, or what ...... but could be good news! Means people will HAVE to go through a breeder to get a hold of them now, and for breeders that means you can potentially make more money off them.
Anyone see/hear anything about this in your area?