Interesting Facts about the FERRET ***

Facts about the Ferret

Facts About

Did you Know? List of Facts about the Ferret
Facts are statements which are held to be true and often contrasted with opinions and beliefs. Our unusual and interesting facts about the Ferret, trivia and information, including some useful statistics about animals will fascinate everyone from kids and children to adults.

Interesting Facts about the Ferret are as follows:

Fact 1 - Definition: A Ferret is a is a domesticated mammal which is related to weasel. Description: It Ferrets are about 14 inches in length, of a pale yellow, brown or white color, with red eyes

Fact 2 - The Ferret is a native of Africa, but has been domesticated in Europe
Fact 3 - The Ferret is used to drive Rabbits and Rats out of their holes
Fact 4 - Ferrets are playful, gregarious and easy to train
Fact 5 - Males are larger than females
Fact 6 - Ferrets spend most of there time asleep - but become more active at sunset
Fact 7 - The black-footed ferret is native to the Great Plains of North America
Fact 8 - Ferret stats and facts
- Weight: 1 - 5.5 lbs (500 gm - 2.5 kg)
- Length: 17 - 24 inches (44 to 60 cm), including the tail
- Habitat: Grasslands
- Lifespan: 5 - 10 years
- Diet: the Ferret are carnivore eating small animals
Fact 9 - Ferrets can release a horrible smell which is not so bad as a Skunk, but still unpleasant
Fact 10 - The collective name for a group is a business
Fact 11 - Males are called a Hob
Fact 12 - Females are called a Jill
Fact 13 - The names given to babies are Kits
Fact 14 - Ferrets were first introduced into America in the 17th century