The ferret (Mustela putorius furo) is the domesticated form of the European polecat. source
The ferret (Mustela putorius furo) is the domesticated form of the European polecat.
The ferret is a mammal belonging to the same genus as the weasel, Mustela of the family Mustelidae. source
The ferret is a mammal belonging to the same genus as the weasel, Mustela of the family Mustelidae.
The ferret have an average length of 51 cm (20 in) including a 13 cm (5.1 in) tail, weigh about 1.5–4 pounds (0.7–2 kg), source
The ferret have an average length of 51 cm (20 in) including a 13 cm (5.1 in) tail, weigh about 1.5–4 pounds (0.7–2 kg),
Ferrets are sexually dimorphic predators with males being substantially larger than females. source
Ferrets are sexually dimorphic predators with males being substantially larger than females.
The ferret typically have brown, black, white, or mixed fur. source
The ferret typically have brown, black, white, or mixed fur.
Ferrets are still used for hunting rabbits in some parts of the world, but increasingly, they are kept only as pets. source
Ferrets are still used for hunting rabbits in some parts of the world, but increasingly, they are kept only as pets.
The name "ferret" is derived from the Latin furittus, meaning "little thief", source
The name "ferret" is derived from the Latin furittus, meaning "little thief",
The history of the ferret's domestication is uncertain, like that of most other domestic animals, source
The history of the ferret's domestication is uncertain, like that of most other domestic animals,
Ferrets have a typical Mustelid body-shape being long and slender. source
Ferrets have a typical Mustelid body-shape being long and slender.
The average gestation period is 42 days and females ferrets may have 2 or 3 litters each year. source
The average gestation period is 42 days and females ferrets may have 2 or 3 litters each year.
Ferrets spend 14–18 hours a day asleep and are most active around the hours of dawn and dusk, source
Ferrets spend 14–18 hours a day asleep and are most active around the hours of dawn and dusk,
A group of ferrets is commonly referred to as a "business". source
A group of ferrets is commonly referred to as a "business".
Ferrets become sexually mature at approximately 6 months . source
Ferrets become sexually mature at approximately 6 months .
Ferrets are obligate carnivores and natural diet of their wild ancestors consisted of whole small prey—i.e., meat, organs, bones, skin, feathers, and fur. source
Ferrets are obligate carnivores and natural diet of their wild ancestors consisted of whole small prey—i.e., meat, organs, bones, skin, feathers, and fur.
Ferrets average lifespan is 7 to 10 years. source
Ferrets average lifespan is 7 to 10 years.