Scientific Name: Octodon degus
Found In: grasslands of central Chile
Size: 6 – 11 ounces
Diet: Herbivore: grasses, plant material, seeds
Threat Level: Least Concern
Facts: Degus sand bathe by marking an area of sand with urine and rolling around in it.
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