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Who worked to save the ferrets?
scientists
What two animals made a ferret?
Most scientists believe that the ferret descended from the European polecat ferret (Mustela putorius) and the Steppe polecat ferret (Mustela eversmanni). It is more true to say that the ferret was domesticated from the European polecat ferret. Domestic ferrets can breed with European polecat ferrets and produce fertile offspring
What is the Difference in size between Australian and british ferrets?
I don't believe there is really a size difference between Australian and British ferrets. It's probably more the different practices of keeping ferrets like feeding and habitation.
Can ferrets have blue eyes?
yes and if you do not believe me just ask a ferret they will tell you for sure
Do ferrets need to live with partners?
I don't believe there's any limit on how many can live together. They question would be how many ferrets can it's owner handle and take care of them properly. Some people are prone to "ferret math" , owning several ferrets
What are ferrets bred with?
Ferrets are only bred with other ferrets
What is the collective term for a group of ferrets?
The collective term for a group of ferrets is a "a business of ferrets" or "a cast of ferrets".
Are panda ferrets smaller then other ferrets?
Panda ferrets the same as other ferrets, just the coloring is different.
What are the similarities between what the ferret evolved from and what it looks like now?
Ferrets are believed to be descended from the European Polecat, which you can see at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Polecat. This was due to a process of artificial, rather than natural, selection at the hands of humans, however, who bred ferrets in order to hunt rabbits and so it's not technically evolution. As you'll see from the link, ferrets and polecats are still very similar, though ferrets have a far wider range of colouration.
Why do black footed ferrets have scientific names?
Black footed ferrets have scientific names so people can distinguish the animals. For example, in China, the Black footed ferret might mean something else. So scientists give animals one specific name.
Do ferrets need any exercise wheels?
No. a ferret does not need any exercise wheels, I don't believe they make any for ferrets - they are not rodents. They make exercise wheels for rodents - like mice, rats, hamsters, etc.
Are ferrets related to rabbits?
No, Ferrets are carnivores and rabbits are rodents. Ferret have been used for centuries to hunt rabbits, and is still used in parts of Europe. It is illegal in the U S to use ferrets for hunting rabbits
