>General Degu Information<

>Degus in the Wild<
Wild degus have inhabited South America for years and are currently (and since early reports in 1832⁵²) the most abundant Chilean caviomorph²⁶, indeed the most common small mammal in central Chile to be active during the day¹⁰⁹. Once endemic in this continent, the area inhabited by wild degus is decreasing rapidly^{26, 109}, probably due to human disturbance²⁶.  Although pet degus are adorable, wild degus are frequently considered agricultural pests³⁰ due to their widespread dispersion and preference for root crops⁵². To find out more about our pets' wild brothers and sisters, click the links below.

>Further Reading<