Degus physiology
The Octodon degus is a diurnal rodent from South America. Of medium size, it remains one of the smallest caviomorphs on this continent. It is… Read More »Degus physiology
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About degus
The degu is a little known rodent, which tends to become an adorable pet. However, in order to take good care of it, it is essential to know who you are dealing with!
Catching and handling degus
The degu is a lively and very fast rodent. Catching and handling them can sometimes be challenging, whether for transporting them or recovering them after… Read More »Catching and handling degus
How do you get someone to adopt your degus?
Sometimes, current circumstances make it impossible to keep your degus with you. Whether it’s a surprise litter, the result of poor sexing, or a change… Read More »How do you get someone to adopt your degus?
Octodontidae and genus Octodon
Octodons, whatever their species, are part of the Octodontidae family. It is a group of rodents, native to South America and located in Chile, Bolivia,… Read More »Octodontidae and genus Octodon
Proposed law to fight against animal abuse, what future for the Octodon degus in France?
It will not have escaped the attention of animal rights defenders the new bill aimed at fighting against animal abuse in France1. This law aims… Read More »Proposed law to fight against animal abuse, what future for the Octodon degus in France?
The degu, an invasive species?
Is the Octodon degus an invasive species, and if so, will it be banned in some countries? The question of invasive animal species has been… Read More »The degu, an invasive species?
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
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, crossbreeding with several rodents. Despite its… 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. In order to find out more about our little… Read More »Octodon degus in the wild