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If you have ever managed to watch a degu, then it is unlikely that you could remain indifferent to such a cute creature that looks like a very nimble squirrel. Their cheerful disposition, large amount of energy, and cute antics will be able to melt the heart of even the most inveterate skeptic.
These animals have an intractable character, but they are also endowed with good mental capabilities, they are easily trained and can become a good and faithful friend to their owner. However, there are many nuances that are worth remembering when acquiring such an extravagant animal.
Degu (or Chilean squirrel) is a South American herbivore rodent native to Chile. For a long time, these furry animals were considered pests of agricultural land, as they feed on plantations cultivated by humans. However, soon, they began to benefit people, so they began to breed them in the laboratory when they learned that glucose tolerance was impaired in the animal's body, which made it possible to conduct research on diabetes mellitus.
Degus also help in research on a number of other serious diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease. Soon, these cute rodents began to be bred as pets.
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