Scientific Name: Octodon degus
Habitat: Degus are found along coastal and central scrubland on the lower western slope of the Andes Mountains of Chile.
Diet: Degus are strictly herbivores. They feed on the leaves, bark, and seeds of shrubs and green grasses and thistle seeds.
Size: 0.5 to 0.6 feet long
Weight: 0.6 to 1.1 pounds
Lifespan: 6 to 8 years