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Ferrets are domesticated mammals. They come from the family Mustelidae. Their name comes from the Latin word "Furor" which means thief. Their scientific name is "Mustela Putorius Furo".

Higher Classification: European Polecat

by the way, they are not rodents.

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Ferrets are members of the mustelidae family and are closely related to weasels, mink, otters, martens, wolverines, and badgers.

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The weasel family, Mustelidae. This family includes ferrets, weasels, fisher, marten, wolverine, otter, badger, skunks, mink.

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