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Ferrets are playful, long-bodied animals that love to explore. They are curious and enjoy playing games like hide-and-seek.
Key details
- Length
- 30-50 cm
- Weight
- 0.7-2 kg
- Lifespan
- 5-10 years
- Top Speed
- 24 km/h
- Litter Size
- 3-7
- Gestation
- 40-44 days
Traits
WildlifeFurrySocialBurrowingDomesticatedCarnivorousNocturnal
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The Ferret has a long, slender body covered in soft fur, often a mix of brown, black, white, or albino. Its pointed face features small, dark eyes and rounded ears, giving it a playful, curious expression.
A group of ferrets is surprisingly called a 'business'!
Ferrets can enter a deep sleep, making them hard to wake up!
Their 'weasel war dance' is a happy, clumsy pounce and roll!
