Degu

Scientific name

Octodon degus

Lifespan

6- 8 years

Range

Forests, woodlands, and shrublands of central Chile

Diet

Degus are entirely are hebivorous, and feed on grasses, leaves, and seeds.

Social Structure

Degus are highly social. Together, groups will construct large underground burrows with different sections for different activities. Litters contain about 6 pups each.

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Threats in the Wild

There are no major threats to degus, but their overall population trend is unknown.

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