Meet the degu. Native to Chile, these highly social rodents develop pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease, including Aβ and tau deposits. Cognition also declines as these animals age, ...

A new study reveals that a long-lived Chilean rodent, called Octodon degus (degu), is a useful and practical model of natural sporadic Alzheimer's Disease. Led by researchers from the University ...

But the Common Degu, a small and highly intelligent rodent that comes from Chile, bucks such a trend. The animal makes for a unique and adorable household pet, as video uploaded to YouTube shows.

Why it's awesome: At around 10 to 12 inches (25 to 31 centimeters) long with brown fur, degus look like oversized hamsters with long tails. These round rodents are endemic to the Chilean Matorral ...

As your dog is more mature, castration at this stage ... A: Further information about the degu will be needed to determine this along with an examination of your degu by a veterinary surgeon ...

The love life of the "UK’s loneliest degu" has taken a recent hit after a series of rejections from fellow rodents, and it is once more looking for companionship this Valentine's Day.

“If you don’t have enough time for a dog, or don’t have outdoor space for a guinea pig or rabbit, a degus could be the perfect pet for you.” Degus live to about seven years and need to ...

Irvine, CA - December 19, 2022 – Led by researchers from the University of California at Irvine, a new study reveals that a long-lived Chilean rodent, called Octodon degus (degu), is a useful ...