Bridges's degu
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Octodon bridgesi

Bridges's degu (Octodon bridgesii ) is a species of rodent in the family Octodontidae. It is found in southern Chile. The species was named after Thomas Bridges.

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The species is less widely distributed in Chile than the common degu and inhabits rocky, forested areas and some open farmland, although it is far less well adapted for digging but does have some climbing ability. Deforestation may be contributing to the decline of this species.

References

1. Bridges's degu Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridges's_degu
2. Bridges's degu on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/15087/115124772

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