Totoro makes a cooing sound to attract others' attention. Chinchillas generally don’t meow. When chinchillas purr, it is mostly to attract attention. If a chinchilla is in estrus, it is to attract the attention of the opposite sex. When a chinchilla is bored or feels hungry or thirsty, Sometimes, it is to attract the owner's attention.

The meaning of chinchilla’s various calls

1. When chinchilla makes a low “bop” sound, it means that chinchilla is unhappy at this time. You need to make it happy.

2. When a chinchilla makes a short "chirp" sound that is a bit like a cough, it means that the chinchilla is resentful. The breeder needs to observe whether it is because of an unpleasant encounter with a companion or because the owner has ignored it. It must be stopped or corrected promptly.

3. When a chinchilla makes a loud "chirp" sound, it means that the chinchilla has issued a warning to the people or companions next to it. At this time, the chinchilla may be somewhat aggressive. If not stopped in time, it may attack its companions or take revenge on the breeder.

4. When a chinchilla is unhappy, it will also make a "click" sound, which means it is scaring you.