- A Chilean Degu is pet under its chin for 12 seconds by a human hand
- The Degu appears to smile and also closes its eyes appreciatively at the gesture
- Degus are found in the Chilean Mattoral, which has a Mediterranean climate
Rodents often cause disgust or fear in humans, as any New York City resident might tell you.
But the Common Degu, a small and highly intelligent rodent that comes from Chile, bucks such a trend.
The animal makes for a unique and adorable household pet, as video uploaded to YouTube shows.
Video shows a Chilean Degu being pet by a human hand. The rodent appears to smile and closes its eyes in an appreciative manner
The Degu is native to the Chilean Mattoral, a region in Central Chile that has a Mediterranean climate
A 12-second video features a pampered Degu being pet by a human hand.
The hand scratches under the Degu’s chin.
At a couple points throughout the video, the appreciate creature appears to crack a smile.
At other points its eyes are closed as it experiences the rapture of the petting ritual.
A Spanish-language television station or radio can be heard in the background.
The degu is found in the Chilean Mattoral, a region in Central Chile that features a Mediterranean climate.
The climate is characterized by brief, wet winters and long, dry summers.