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!
The Octodon pacificus is one of the close relatives of the Octodon degus commonly found in households. In total, there are five members of the… Read More »Octodon pacificus: a rediscovered cousin of the common degus
The ownership and care of degus are regulated by laws that vary depending on the country. It is essential to understand these laws to avoid… Read More »French, European, and Canadian Legislation on degus
Octodon pacificus is one of the relatives of the Octodon degus (common degus), which is commonly found in our homes. In total, there are… Read More »Octodon pacificus seen alive for the first time in 65 years.
The degu is a lively and curious animal by nature. Their unique and sometimes wary personality may require time and patience to establish a trusting… Read More »How to tame a degu?
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
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
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?
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
It will not have escaped the attention of animal rights defenders the new bill aimed at fighting against animal abuse in France01. This law aims… Read More »Proposed law to fight against animal abuse, what future for the Octodon degus in France?
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?
