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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