The common degu (Octodon degus; / ˈ d eɪ ɡ uː /), or, historically, the degu, is a small hystricomorpha rodent endemic to the Chilean matorral ecoregion of central Chile. [2] The …

2023年2月23日 · Degus look a lot like gerbils but are larger than the latter. They have round squat bodies that weigh 0.5-1 pound. These rodents grow to attain lengths of 10-12 inches from their …

2023年8月25日 · A degu is a small, burrowing rodent native to Chile that makes a great pet. They are great nappers, but once they get used to your schedule, these little creatures will come to …

2023年8月5日 · For starters, degus have round Squad bodies with dense yellow brown fur, whereas rats are thinly furred with adorable eyes. Is degu a rodent? Degu, (genus Octodon ), …

2017年10月10日 · In the same family as chinchillas and guinea pigs, degus are rodents that live in large communities in complex underground burrows that they dig in the grasslands of Chile. …

The degu (Octodon degus) is a small rodent found only in Chile. The closest relatives of these highly social and curious animals are chinchilla and guinea pig.

2022年8月12日 · Rats belong to the parvorder Myomorpha and aren’t related to degus. Both degus and rats are rodents (order Rodentia) and do share certain characteristics. Although …

2025年3月18日 · The Degu is a small burrowing rodent related to the Guinea Pig and Chinchilla, but how do they fare as domestic pets? Find out here!

The Degus are a group of octodontid rodents in the Octodontidae family, but historically referred to the common degu (O. degus). Degus are placed in two genera: O. gliroides, the mountain …

2021年3月18日 · In fact, the name degu is reported to mean mouse/rat in the Mapuche language, which is spoken in parts of Chile and Argentina. So what is a degu like as a pet? Check out …