Degu (Octodon degus) is a rodent at the family Octodontidea. It can be found in the South America, mostly in Chile, from the West coast to the Andes. It is very sociable animal and it is often keep as a pet.
A degu colony works together to protect itself from predators. When one animal detects danger, it warns the rest of the group with a vocal alarm call. It might also beat its tail on the ground in its excitement.
Degu
Appearance
It is difficult to describe what a degu looks like without making reference to another animal. In the case of degu's what animal they look like depends on your point of view.
Degu
Octodon degus
Description
The most common mammal of central Chile, degus look like large gerbils. They can be up to 5 inches long and weigh up to 10 ounces.
Degu
the South American Trugratten owes its name of the external similarity with the known old-terrestrial rats, however they are not nearer relative with ...
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The typical genus is represented by the degu (Octodon degus) and several nearly related species; other genera being Ctenomys, Octodontomys (Neoctodon), Aconaemys, Spalacopus and Abrocoma; the latter taking its name from its unusually soft fur.
 See also: Porcupine, Squirrel, Rat, Mouse, Mole
  
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