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
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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!
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
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
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. Is is considered as critically endangered on IUCN… Read More »Octodon pacificus