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Ferrets Weasels and Badgers

These mammals are flesh-eaters of the family Mustelidae. Usually named as weasel family, these are typically small-sized animals with short legs, thick furs and round ears. Mustelids are mostly nocturnal, solitary and are active throughout a year.

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Are badgers meat eaters?

Yes. Badgers, particularly those in North American grasslands, feast on gophers, ground squirrels, mice, rats, voles and any other small mammal they can catch. They (and their Eurasian relatives) will also eat eggs, young nesting birds, insects, grubs, birds, reptiles including snakes, and earthworms. They have also been known to eat rabbits, chickens, and even try to kill and eat young livestock like baby lambs and goat kids. Sometimes they will also eat roots and berries, but they mainly prefer a more carnivorous diet.

How fast is a fisher cat or Pekania pennanti which is a big forest-dwelling weasel?

Fisher cats are fast, quick, vicious, and killers. They are responsible for killing small pets and other small wild animals.

When do you introduce the ferret hob to the kits?

You can introduce the ferret hob to the kits as long as he is no longer in season.

Who is the cousin of the weasel?

Weasels are members of the Mustelidae family and are closely related to ferrets, mink, martens, otters, polecats and skunks who are also members of the Mustelidae family.

What is a sable fur?

Sable fur is fur of the Sable which is a member of the Marten species as are the weasel, mink and wolverine. They are omnivorous animals that live in Russia, northern Mongolia, China and Japan. They are valued for their luxurious fur. The furs have been worn for centuries by royalty and noblemen.

How is larger a mink or a weasel?

A wild male mink can be 1 kg in weight whilst a weasel weighs only about 200 grammes - much smaller.

What type of animal is a wolverine - a wolf or dog?

Well the wolf is part of the canine family and that shows a wolverine is too. Answer is both.

How do you keep your baby ferret from being defensive with his food?

It's a natural instinct. I usually put 2 bowels in the cage, they stop on their own, just keep the bowls full!!

How do RC cars work?

RC cars work with recharable batteries. most r.c. cars are all electric. that is they have an electric motor for a power source, but a petro r.c. car is a fuel burner. either alcohol or gasoline. the batteries in this case are used for the control of the throttle, steering and breaking. Also for the transmission or receiving of the instructions sent via air waves. thus the r.c., ' radio control'

How long are a badgers nails?

they uselly are at the most to3inches long is the shortest but longest is 5 inches

How does the black footed ferret move like Locomotion?

When above ground, black-footed ferrets travel in a series of jumps or a slow gallop. They can travel at a rate of 5-7 miles per hour.

Why are European polecat ferrets endangered?

Polecats are endangered for a number of reasons. One is due to persecution - polecats make short work of a pen full of artificially fattened pheasants and like the majority of predatory animals once they've gained entry to such a pen will get carried away, killing several birds rather than one. This has not endeared them to gamekeepers and those who make a living from rich businesspeople who like to travel into the country and shoot fat, slow birds.

Another reason is that they are sometimes caught in snares and traps set for rabbits, an important source of food in many parts of Europe for humans. Since ferrets like to eat them too, they're often found in places where rabbits live - precisely where humans place their traps. They're also deliberately trapped and hunted for the fur trade - though not as common as it once was, trapping polecats was once an important part of this unpleasant and cruel practice. There are also those who hunt them for "fun."

Many polecats, along with weasels, stoats, badgers and their other cousins, die on roads. Though nimble and intelligent, they're much slower than cars.

Thankfully, many countrymen have begun to realise that polecats do an invaluable service in killing vermin including rabbits, rats and mice. This means that, rather than exterminating polecats on their land, they encourage them while making pheasant pens more secure and accepting that the occasional missing ferret is a small price to pay in return for the large numbers of rodents a polecat will kill in a year. As a result their numbers are beginning to recover in some areas.

What are the regulations with taking a ferret on an airplane?

Some states do not allow ferrets, so depending on where you are going you would want to check out the state laws on ferrets, it would be the same as any other animal, the would have to be in a cage under the plane with the luggage

Where is the short tailed weasel's habitat?

The short tailed weasel lives in the parts of North America and Europe in the Arctic tundra.

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Are ferrets invertebrates?

No, although they are flexible, ferrets certainly have backbones.

What kind of tumors do ferrets get?

There are several different kind of tumors that ferrets can get - Insulinomas, Lymphosarcoma, Adrenal Gland Cancer, Skin tumors

Depending on the type of cell that becomes cancerous, some of the common ones are fibromas and fibrosarcomas (tumors of the connective tissue), adenomas and adenocarcinomas (tumors of skin glands), mast cell tumors, hemangiomas (tumors of blood vessels) and basal cell tumors.

How do you stop poo coming out of your but?

You stand up, tense Your bum cheeks to apply the pressure on the upcoming poo.

What is the European minks life cycle?

The European mink is born live in a litter of three to seven kits. The kit trebles its weight at 10 days old. They live with their mother until the age of 70 days. At this time, they are considered independent juveniles and branch out on their own. After they mature, they are considered adult minks.

What is the average body width of a domestic ferret?

Domestic ferrets have an average length of 20 inches (51 cm) including a 5 inch (13 cm) tail. Do the math. ;)

Can you use artifitial turf in a ferret cage?

Artificial turf would be OK to use in the ferret cage as long as it is washed with soapy water on regular basis and ferrets nails are trimmed. If ferrets nails start to catch on the turf, it should be removed right away.