16K views · 428 reactions | Chinchillas take dust baths as a natural way to clean their incredibly dense fur, removing dirt and excess oils by rolling around in a fine dust, which is essential for maintaining the health and softness of their coat, especially since getting wet can be harmful to their thick fur; in the wild, they would use volcanic ash for this purpose. #chinchilla #animalrescue #werlingwildlife | Werling Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Center | Facebook