The common degu is a small animal with a body length of 25.0 to 31.0 cm (9.8–12.2 in) and a weight of 170 to 400 g (6.0 to 14.1 oz). It has yellow-brown fur above and creamy-yellow below, with yellow …

Oct 23, 2025 · Degus are social, cuddly animals that do not thrive as solitary creatures. Learn more about the care, food, and environment that a degu needs.

Nov 11, 2025 · A degu closely resembles a mouse or squirrel but has larger ears, a tufted tail, and a round, squat body. If you are interested in getting a degu as a pet, this list has 10 important things to …

Oct 10, 2017 · 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. As big as a …

Jan 19, 2026 · Thinking about getting a degu? Learn everything about degu care, diet, habitat, and lifespan before adopting these intelligent, social small pets.

It is one of the most common mammals of central Chile at elevations up to 1,200 metres (3,900 feet), where it prefers open grassy areas near shrubs, rocks, and stone walls. Degus have a large head, …

Sep 19, 2023 · Octodontidae are a family of rodents native to South America. The common degu is known as Octodon degu, and it is closely related to chinchillas, guinea pigs, and other rodents that …

Aug 20, 2025 · Degus (known as the common degu) are a rodent which is increasingly growing popular as a pet. Here we tell you about their characteristics and care needs, showing you the proper degu …

The degu is native to central and northern Chile, where they live in large groups. In the wild they live in elaborate burrows amongst the rocks and brush of the West Andean slopes.

Outfit your degu’s habitat with essentials such as multiple hides, bedding, a variety of natural chews, grass hay, a food bowl (or two), and two sources of fresh clean water.