Information report: Ferrets

Ferrets

Ferrets are about 50 cm long, To match there long body's they also have a 13 cm tail.

Currently there are 20 different types of ferrets.

Ferrets are originally from Europe but were brought to New Zealand.

The ferrets scientific name is Mustela Putorius furo 

 

Habitat

- Ferrets live in Plains, forests, mountain regions, deserts, tundra and grasslands. 

Ferrets usually make their homes in tunnels that have been dug by other creatures (like prairie dogs).

- Eat and Predators

Ferrets are carnivores, They eat raw meat, bones, other tissue and digested vegetable matter.

They have a diet of meat/animal products that are typically high in protein, fat, low in carbohydrates 

and fibre.

Looks

- Ferrets are long and slender. 

Ferrets come in 3 colours, brown, black, white, or mixed.

They're small, furry creatures with short legs and a cone sized head, They also have long sharp claws.

Special Features

-  Ferrets are used to hunt rabbits.

Ferrets are related to wolverines, ermines, minks and weasels.