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no a degu is its own species they are from the same family though Answer: Yes a degu is it's own species :) But they act like a chincilla but look a bit like a gerbil or a squirrel :D lol A degu is not a mix of a rat and a chinchilla but they are in the chinchilla family. I think that degus look like squirrels but smaller and without a bushy tail.
What else can I help you with?
What rodents start with the letter D?
degu
What rodents can share a cage with a chinchilla?
The only animal you can cage with Chinchilla's are Degu's but even then there is a long introduction process and they are not guaranteed to get along. Talk to a breeder about how this is done.
Which is a better kid friendly pet Degu or a Guinea Pig?
There are so many adorable rodents guinea pigs, hamsters, degus, gerbils, chinchillas, rats and mice
Can you tame a degu?
yes it is possible to tame a degu
When was Mountain Degu created?
Mountain Degu was created in 1844.
Where can you get a degu in Maine?
i have one degu i rescued from a place where they adpoted off his fellow degu separate and he was there for a while. i need to get him a new degu play mate....any places in southern maine??
Is a degu an mammal?
A degu is simply a cross between a kangaroo-rat and a gerbil. A kangaroo-rat isn't a kangaroo and a rat, it's just a type of rat; just like a pitbull is a type of dog... not it's own species. It's a member of the rodent family. So if you consider rodents mammals, then yes... it's a mammal.
When was Degu Debebe born?
Degu Debebe was born on 1984-01-01.
Why has the degu lost its tail?
Degu's can lose their tails as a form of defense, a degu should NEVER be picked up by it's tail. their tails do not grow back
How much can a degu weigh in the wild?
a degu averagely weighs about 5-8 ounces
Can you put a degu in with a ferret?
Only if you want the degu to be killed and quite possibly eaten.
What is the natural predator of the degu?
Predators of the Degu include different varieties of bird and foxes.
