The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History has gifted us with two female degus.
These tiny rodents are native to Chile. They are similar to chinchillas but have a furry, rat-like tail. In the wild, they live together creating extensive burrows. When spending time on the surface, they forage for food communally to keep watch for predators. They make many different sounds, up to fifteen unique vocalizations, in order to communicate messages to one another, especially their young. They are thought to be highly intelligent!
In April, the Upper School students went on a Field Trip to the Fort Worth Zoo.
To prepare for the field trip, each student read about the history of the zoo from its humble beginnings to its now nationally-recognized exhibits. They researched each exhibit and the species therein. The students also learned about the very important conservation work being done by the biologists at the MOLA, Museum of Living Art. Of course, the greatest attraction was the addition of two baby elephants, Belle and Bowie.
Please visit our Science Classroom to meet Addyson and Nahla, our beautiful little degus. Mrs. Roy
