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Mustela putorius furo

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

Aspecto

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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Mustela putorius furo
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Mustela putorius furo

Categoría

Mamíferos

Rareza

Common

Peligro

2/5 · Bajo

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Datos interesantes

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.

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Super Squeezer

Mustela putorius furo can fit through tiny gaps because of their incredibly flexible spine, helping them explore tight spaces.

Habilidad

Scent Messaging

Mustela putorius furo has potent scent glands that release a musky odor, helping them communicate or warn off threats.

Habilidad

Deep Slumberer

Mustela putorius furo can enter a very deep sleep, sometimes appearing unresponsive, that helps them conserve energy.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud
33-41 cm
Peso
0.5-2 kg
Esperanza de vida
5-10 años
Top Speed
24 km/h
Tamaño de la camada
3-7
Gestación
42 días

Dieta y alimentación

Ferrets are obligate carnivores, meaning they must eat meat to thrive and be healthy!

Alimentos principales

  • whole prey (mice)
  • high-quality ferret kibble
  • chickens
  • rabbits

Método de búsqueda

  • Pursuit

Conexiones ecológicas

symbiotic with

Human

Homo sapiens

Humans keep ferrets as beloved companions.

hunts

European rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

Historically used by humans for rabbit hunting.

hunts

Brown rat

Rattus norvegicus

Ferrets can be used for rodent control.

Rasgos

También conocido como

Domestic FerretFitch

Colecciones

Seguridad

Peligro

2/5 · Bajo

Always wash your hands after playing with ferrets, and be gentle with them.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el longitud de Mustela putorius furo?

33-41 cm

¿Cuál es el peso de Mustela putorius furo?

0.5-2 kg

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Mustela putorius furo?

5-10 años

¿Cuál es el top Speed de Mustela putorius furo?

24 km/h

¿Qué come Mustela putorius furo?

Ferrets are obligate carnivores, meaning they must eat meat to thrive and be healthy!

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Mustela putorius furo?

Urban areas, grasslands

¿Cómo caza Mustela putorius furo?

Pursuit

¿Cuál es el tamaño de la camada de Mustela putorius furo?

3-7

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