Degus colors
For a few years, degu breeders have been developing different colors, more or less distant from the natural color of the degu. This requires a… Read More »Degus colors
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New species of degus (genus octodon) discovered : Octodon ricardojeda
The Octodon ricardojeda is a new species discovered in December 2020 and identified as an Octodontidae1. Its discovery, which follows a scientific study on genus Octodon specimens… Read More »New species of degus (genus octodon) discovered : Octodon ricardojeda
Octodon degus morphology
Whether we see it as a rat or a squirrel, the degu attracts curiosity due to its peculiar morphology, and crossbreeding with several rodents. Despite… Read More »Octodon degus morphology
Octodon degus in the wild
The Octodon degus is an animal originating from Chile, little known until a few years ago. To find out more about our little friends, we… Read More »Octodon degus in the wild
Octodon lunatus
The Octodon Luntus is one of the four species of Octodontidae, as its cousin the Octodon degus, it is a species inhabiting Chile. The Octodon lunatus is so called… Read More »Octodon lunatus
Artworks
You might have seen while reading our articles some Octodon degus artworks. Indeed, we were looking for artists to illustrate our articles. All these people are paid.… Read More »Artworks
My degu won’t eat its hay
A lot of rodents, no matter the species, refuse to eat hay or do not eat enough. It can cause a lot of digestive or… Read More »My degu won’t eat its hay
Octodon bridgesi
The Octodon bridgesi is one of the 4 species of Octodontidae, like its peer the Octodon degus, it is an endemic species from Chile1. It… Read More »Octodon bridgesi
Octodon pacificus
The Octodon pacificus is one of the 4 species of Octodontidaes, to date, it inhabits Mocha Island, Chile, only. It is considered critically endangered on IUCN Redlist1.… Read More »Octodon pacificus
Degus hay comparison
Hay is the most basic food of most herbivore rodents. These are dried plants and herbs that grow in fields to feed animals. Hay consumption… Read More »Degus hay comparison