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Ferrets were not discovered as they do not exist in the wild. They came about after someone, at some point in time in an unknown place, realized that a trained polecat would be an invaluable aid in the hunting of rabbits due to rabbits being the polecat's natural prey and also because polecats are extremely agile creatures that are more than capable of following a rabbit down a burrow.
Once a wild polecat - probably a bay one, as it'd be easier to domesticate and train - had been obtained and the experiment proved successful, it would have made sense to breed more rather than have to go out and catch them. Over time, these domesticated polecats became known by a different name - ferrets.
The point at which people first began to keep ferrets as pets, rather than as working animals, is also unknown. However, we are not so very different from people thousands of years ago and it's probably safe to assume that various people simply liked ferrets enough to keep them as companion animals.
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Who discovered the black footed ferrets habitat?
Black footed ferrets where discovered by John Audubon and James Bachman in 1851
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.
When was the first weasel discovered?
Weasels and their kin, ferrets, stoats, ermine etc have been known since at least the days of the Roman Empire. An exact date of discovery is unknown, but they have been classified taxonomically for at least 300 years.
Do ferrets have a ribcage?
Ferrets do have a ribcage
Where do ferrets hibernate?
Ferrets do not hibernate.
What is The plural of ferret?
The plural for ferret is ferrets but a group of ferrets is called a "business" of ferrets.
Where do ferrets live and not as pets?
Wild ferrets - European polecat ferrets live in Europe. Black Footed ferrets live in North America.
What do domestic ferrets eat in the wild?
Domestic ferrets have lost all natural instincts to survive on their own in the wild and would probably starve to death if not killed by a predator first.
Are ferrets dangerous?
Ferrets are not dangerous at all
Can you get ferrets in the UK?
Yes you can get ferrets in the UK
