Scientific name : Mustela putorius furo
Family : Mustelidae
Native to : Europe
Interesting fact : The name ferret comes from the Latin ‘furonem’ which means ‘thief’.
Conservation status : Some species are Endangered
Ferrets are carnivorous animals and their diet consists of meat when they are domesticated, and in the wild they hunt small rodents, birds or rabbits. Ferrets can have 2-3 litters of up to 7 young annually, and the average gestation period is 42 days. As pets, ferrets are known for their unique hide-and-seek game where they hide anything from toys to food.