Ferret

The ferret is the domesticated form of the polecat and was already used by the Romans for rabbit hunting. Because of its tameness, it can also be kept as a pet.

Species name: European polecat
Scientific name: Mustela putorius furio
Class: Mammals
Order: predators
Family: Marten
Weight: about 600 - 2000 g
Characteristics: fur primary colout whitish-yellow, different shades of color, which also correspond to the wild form
Lifetime: about 10 years
Enemies: human, wolf
Mating season: spring

Did you know, that ...
the ferret is missing the appendix?