The ferret is a domestic animal thought to be native to Europe. The ferret is thought to be a subspecies of polecat and the ferret has the same long shaped body as a polecat and a weasel.
Scientific Info
| Scientific Name | - | Mustela Putorius Furo |
| Type | - | Mammal |
| Diet | - | Carnivore |
| Size | - | 40cm - 50cm (18in - 21in) |
| Weight | - | 0.7kg - 2kg (1.5lbs - 4lbs) |
| Top Speed | - | 25km/h (15mph) |
| Life Span | - | 7 - 10 years |
| Lifestyle | - | Solitary |
| Conservation Status | - | Threatened |
Appearance
| Colour | - | Brown, Black, Tan, Grey |
| Skin Type | - | Fur |
| Favourite Food | - | Mice |
| Habitat | - | Forest and grasslands |
| Average Clutch Size | - | 4 |
| Main Prey | - | Mice, Rabbit, Gophers |
| Predators | - | Owls, Foxes, Badgers |
| Distinctive Features | - | Long thin body and large eyes |
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