A ferret is not a rodent, they are of the Mustelidae family. In fact, ferrets have been used for centuries for rodent control and extermination.
A ferret (mustela putorius furo) is a small carnivorous mammal, belonging to the weasel family, or mustelidae, and is related to the otter, badger, mink and weasel, usually weighing less than 5 pounds.
Their Latin name, Mustela putorius furo, means "weasel-like stinky thief".
They are obligate carnivores; a ferrets favorite food is meat.
They are both in the order of Carnivora, it refers to any meat-eating animal. Carnivora are generally divided into the suborders - Feliformia (cat-like) and Caniformia (dog-like), and the superfamily Musteloidea. The Musteloidea in turn consists of the Mustelidae (mustelids: weasels, ferrets)
In the scientific classification a ferret and a cat are in the same order - Carnivora (refers to any meat-eating animal). The ferret is listed as a suborder of dogs
Actually, they are in the family of Mustelidae, which includes animals like otters,weasels, minks, and stoats.
No, ferrets are nothing like rats. Being entirely unrelated species they have a very different appearance, teeth, behaviour and needs. Rats, being omnivorous rodents, should be fed on vegetable matter such as seeds, nuts and so on (most owners of pet rats do not feed their pets meat). Ferrets, as mustelids, are obligate carnivores which means they can eat only meat. Since they require large amounts of protein and fat in their diet (more than cats, which is why ferrets are best fed proper ferret food) a ferret would die very quickly if fed rat food - though they'd be perfectly OK if they ate rats.
Ferrets are listed as suborder under dogs, but are of the genus Mustela (as opposed to common cats of the genus Felis), related to weasels, not felines, and ferrets should never be mistaken for rodents.
No. This is a common misconception. Rats are rodents. Ferrets are Mustelidae. Ferrets are related to weasels, stoats and mink.
No, ferrets are not rodents and cannot eat rodent food, it would probably kill the ferret
The cat is a feline not a rodent.
No
No. Ferrets have a much longer, thinner body than a rat. They also have fur covering their tails whereas a rat does not.
Actually since ferrets are natural rodent exterminators, their scent will actually repel rats.
No. Ferrets are natural predators of rodents like rats and mice.
I only have one thing to say "Yes" ferrets are cute that is a matter of opinion i personally think yes but friends of mine say they look like rats
No not that i no on any way but if you clean there cage often there shouldn't be that big of a smell, ferrets are like rats they clean them selves at least 5 times a day .
Ferrets are strict carnivores - meat eaters and have been used for centuries for rodent extermination. Survival instincts. Ferrets were bred and domesticated to kill rats, better then cats can because they go after them in the actual holes.
Possums, Feral Cats, Rats, Stoats and Ferrets
Possums, Feral Cats, Rats, Stoats and Ferrets
ofcourse! What rodent isnt? wel...ferrets and rats.
Dogs, cats, rats, mice, ferrets
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.
Possums, feral cats, rats, and ferrets eat tui birds.