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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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Is the weasel family part of the rodent family?

No. Weasels are members of the order Carnivora. Rodents have their own order of Rodentia. Therefore, their families are also different. weasels are members of the family Mustelidae, and rodents have a number of different families within their order.

Can a stoat swim?

stoats are strong swimmers so therefore they can survive on offshore islands

Can ferrets eat cabbage?

No. Ferrets are obligate carnivores meaning they should only be fed meat or meat based products. Their bodies are not designed to digest any other forms of food such as fruit, vegetables, dairy or grains. Feeding theese to the ferret can cause digestive upsets or in severe cases lead to intestinal blockage which may require surgical treatment.

What types of diversity in the workplace can you find?

The differences may be those of national origin, physical appearance, religion, education, age, gender, or sexual orientation.

What is a least weasel?

Kindly refer to the link attached below.

The Least Weasel or Mustela nivalis is considered the smallest living carnivore. Its body length rarely exceeds 23 centimeters and it has reddish-ginger fur, which is brighter than that of most other weasels, who have white under belly fur

Do women like to smell odors?

Yes they do indeed like to smell odors,but only good smelling odors.

Who killed fat pat?

A concert promoter from Austin, Texas... Lil' Keke said it himself.

A drug lord named Weasel a multi kilo dealer from Killeen TX Marlboro Heights to be exact.That sold cocaine in 35 plus states.He is in federal prison unrelated charges.Dude has cartel ties and he killed fat pat over money owed to him pat robbed him once and when he tryed to do it again he was killed for it drug money related.I personal know weasel he was in bell county jail w me and the dude is mega rich.Is said at one time to be connect for BMF AT ONE TIME notice coke price went up everywhere well that's after they got me .FYI

Why would a spray defense be a useful mechanism for species in the weasel family that protect themselves by spraying a foul smelling musk oil when threatened?

As a ferret owner of 10 years i can testify that the scent's during increased adrenalin rushes have definite social meanings eg: excitement,fear,curiousity,anger,affection,panic,pain. But basicaly when you smell something you get an idea of what it tastes like well would want to eat something that smells putrid. Believe me it is absolutely foul and it lingers.

How do honey badgers react to stimuli?

Honey badgers are known for their fearless and aggressive behavior when reacting to stimuli. They exhibit a strong fight-or-flight response, often choosing to confront perceived threats rather than retreat. Their thick skin and tough demeanor allow them to withstand bites from predators, such as snakes, while they fiercely defend themselves or their territory. Additionally, they display curiosity and intelligence, often investigating new stimuli in their environment with a bold approach.

Is the honey badger found in India?

Due to their fairly small size and solitary, reclusive nature, honey badgers are particularly difficult to see in the wild. While honey badgers are wide spread across most of Africa and beyond, most sightings do not last more than a few minutes, often as an individual trots across a road and disappears into the undergrowth. In South Africa the Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park (formerly known as the Kalahari Gemsbok, South Africa) is an excellent area to see honey badgers, especially in the winter when they may forage throughout the day. In Namibia there are frequent sightings in the Etosha National Park, and in Zimbabwe badgers make a habit of raiding tourist camp dustbins during the night in the Mana Pools and Hwange National Parks (Nyamepi and Sinamatella camps). In Kenya, the Tsavo National Park is well known for sightings of honey badgers. I got that from www.honeybadger.com .

Do ferrets depend on each other?

In the wild, ferrets live in colonies. Domesticated ferrets that are cage mates can develop a very close bond and can be dependent of one another.

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Sometimes. Ferrets depend on each other when they are trying to climb something or when they are playing a game.

How would you recognize a badger's footprint?

It is hard to tell the difference between a badger and a dog's footprints.

First, the badger print has a large, wide pad, while the dog print has a smaller pad with three lobes ( like three toe marks stuck together). Second, the badger print has five toes, while dog print has only four. The badger's fifth toe does not always show up very clearly - you can just make it out to the right of the four main toes. Even if you can only see only four of the badger's five toes, you can still tell them apart from the dog's. The third difference is that the badger's four main toes are lined up in a row in front of the pad, all pointing forwards. The dog's toes are different, with two at the front, and the other two set further back, one on each side.

Do Muslims have ferrets?

Ferrets are owned by people all over the world

What mammals of the weasel family have webbed paws?

Otters have webbed paws, and are a member of the Weasel family, Mustelidae.

What is the average price for a YSL fur coat?

The average price for a ysl jacket is around $3,000, but for a GREAT discount check out ebay. I just recently sold one for just $985.32, the person was so happy to get such a great deal.

Where do you keep a ferret?

In a ferret cage. You can buy them at pet stores and a starter kit to help you out. Hope that helps!

Are Ferrets born in an embryonic sac?

Yes, ferrets are born emerging from an embryonic sac referred to as the water bag or the chorio-allantois.

What kind of ferret is a mitt?

A domestic ferret, there all the same species, just different coloring and fur patterns. The pattern is mitt, different coloring on the feet.

Do ferrets have mites?

They can catch ear mites.

I agree with the above answer, they can also suffer with fleas.

Ear mites are the most common ear problem in ferrets. Luckily they are easy to spot and treat. Chances are your ferret got them from another pet. Normally, ferrets produce a reddish-brown earwax. If the wax is almost black, and there's lots of it, ferret ear mites are most likely the cause. To be absolutely sure, you will need to have it checked out by a vet though. They will examine the ear wax under a microscope where they can actually see the tiny insects crawling around.