Female degu at the Kerch reserve ecological center gives birth to offspring unanticipatedly.
The Kervenetsky Nature Reserve's eco-center welcomed an unexpected addition on August 17, 2025. Two female degus, who arrived at the reserve's eco-center from the "Limpopo" zoo in May, gave birth to nine healthy offspring.
Despite the staff's efforts to prevent breeding, the degus managed to mate, leading to the unexpected births. Rodents, including degus, reach sexual maturity very quickly, making it challenging to fully control their interactions and environment.
The institution managing the Kervenetsky Nature Reserve made an announcement about the birth of the degus on their official VK group page. The message from the staff reads: "Instead of two degus, we now have nine! Sending greetings to the remaining 'multiplying dads' at Limpopo Zoo from the delighted staff of the Kervenetsky Nature Reserve."
The Kervenetsky Nature Reserve's eco-center now houses nine degus, all born from the two pregnant females transferred from the "Limpopo" zoo. The birth of these degus was an unexpected event, given that the staff had requested to prevent breeding.
If there are male degus among the offspring, they will be sterilized soon at the Kervenetsky Nature Reserve's eco-center. The staff is delighted with the unexpected birth of these nine degus and look forward to their growth and development at the eco-center.
The birth of the degus at the Kervenetsky Nature Reserve's eco-center was announced on August 17, 2025, marking a significant event for the reserve. The Kervenetsky Nature Reserve's eco-center is the location where these nine degus were born.
This unexpected event serves as a reminder of the high reproductive rates and efficient breeding capabilities of degus, both in captivity and in the wild. The Kervenetsky Nature Reserve's eco-center continues to provide a safe and nurturing environment for these new arrivals.
The Kervenetsky Nature Reserve's eco-center has expanded its pet population with the birth of nine degus, originally from the "Limpopo" zoo. This unexpected event, despite staff's efforts to prevent breeding, highlights the efficient lifestyle reproduction of home-and-garden pets like degus.
