Ferret information
Diet, habitat, lifespan, size and speed for the Ferret, from the Animalsss field guide — with market prices, listings and guides as they arrive.
About Ferret
The ferret is a small, domesticated species belonging to the family Mustelidae. The ferret is most likely a domesticated form of the wild European polecat, as evidenced by the ferret's ability to interbreed with European polecats and produce hybrid offspring. Physically, ferrets resemble other mustelids because of their long, slender bodies. Including their tail, the average length of a ferret is about 50 cm (20 in); they weigh between 0.7 and 2.0 kg ; and their fur can be black, brown, white, or a mixture of those colours. The species is sexually dimorphic, with males being considerably larger than females.
Ferret facts & figures
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Mustela putorius furo
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Habitat
- Homes & grassland
- A group is called
- Business
Classification
- Kingdom Animalia
- Phylum Chordata
- Class Mammalia
- Order Carnivora
- Family Mustelidae
- Genus Mustela
- Species Mustela putorius
Source: GBIF
Specs
Typical adult range
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What is the scientific name of the Ferret?
Mustela putorius furo. In the GBIF backbone taxonomy it sits in Class Mammalia, Order Carnivora, Family Mustelidae.
How long does a Ferret live?
6 to 10 years, from the field-guide figures shown on this page.
What does a Ferret eat?
Carnivore. Its usual habitat is homes & grassland.
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