Mammals | Common Ferret
Common Ferret
Mustela putorius furo
Ferrets are a domestic version of the British Polecat; they are kept as pets so are not naturally found in the wild. They are carnivores, they need space to run and sleep, often slumbering for about 18 hours a day.
| COMMON NAME | Common Ferret |
| SCIENTIFIC NAME | Mustela putorius furo |
| STATUS | N/A |
| DISTRIBUTION | N/A |
| HABITAT | N/A |
| NATURAL DIET | N/A |
| HEIGHT | 205mm – 460mm |