Can a ferret be a hoarder?

Answer 1

Most ferrets are hoarders! In fact, their Latin name - Mustela putorius furo - reflects this tendency, as it means "weasel-like stinky thief." Ferrets will often develop an attachment to a particular item or type of item and will spend much time and effort searching for it if their hiding place is discovered and the item removed. As an example, our female ferret, Yentl, has a particular liking for cellphones and will steal them whenever she gets the chance to do so, secreting them away in various places about the house.