




Mustela putorius furo
The ferret is a playful little animal with a long body and short legs. They love to explore and can be very curious about their surroundings, making them fun pets for families.
Hábitat: Urban areas, grasslands
The Mustela putorius furo is a long, slender mammal with short legs and a bushy tail. Its fur color varies widely, from the common sable brown with a dark mask, to albino, black, or cinnamon variations. They have small, rounded ears and often a distinct facial mask.





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MamíferosRareza
Common
Peligro
2/5 · Bajo
Snaps
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A group of ferrets is delightfully called a "business"!
Ferrets are often called "carpet sharks" because of their playful, curious nature!
Ferrets cannot see very far, but have excellent hearing and sense of smell!
Their name "furo" means "thief" in Latin, referring to their habit of hoarding items.
Mustela putorius furo can fit through tiny gaps because of their incredibly flexible spine, helping them explore tight spaces.
Mustela putorius furo has potent scent glands that release a musky odor, helping them communicate or warn off threats.
Mustela putorius furo can enter a very deep sleep, sometimes appearing unresponsive, that helps them conserve energy.
Ferrets are obligate carnivores, meaning they must eat meat to thrive and be healthy!
Homo sapiens
Humans keep ferrets as beloved companions.
Oryctolagus cuniculus
Historically used by humans for rabbit hunting.
Rattus norvegicus
Ferrets can be used for rodent control.
Peludo describe a los animales que poseen una cubierta densa de pelo o pelaje suave.
Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.
Los hábitats de pastizales son biomas terrestres dominados por pastos y plantas herbáceas, que sustentan a una variedad de animales de pastoreo.
Domesticado se refiere a las especies que han sido criadas selectivamente y domadas por los humanos con fines específicos.
Este rasgo identifica a los organismos cuya dieta consiste total o principalmente en tejido animal.
Los animales diurnos están activos principalmente durante el día y suelen descansar o dormir por la noche.
Esta característica de hábitat indica especies que pueden coexistir con los humanos en entornos urbanos y suburbanos, utilizando estructuras artificiales y espacios verdes.
Peligro
2/5 · Bajo
Always wash your hands after playing with ferrets, and be gentle with them.
33-41 cm
0.5-2 kg
5-10 años
24 km/h
Ferrets are obligate carnivores, meaning they must eat meat to thrive and be healthy!
Urban areas, grasslands
Pursuit
3-7
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