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Ferrets

Ferrets. By: Christian Hammond. Classification. Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Genus: Mustela Species: M. Putorius Scientific Name: Mustela Putorius Furo. Description of the Ferret. Length:17’’ to 24’’ inches long Height: 3’’ to 8” tall

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Ferrets

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  1. Ferrets By: Christian Hammond

  2. Classification • Kingdom: Animalia • Phylum: Chordata • Class: Mammalia • Order: Carnivora • Genus: Mustela • Species: M. Putorius • Scientific Name: Mustela Putorius Furo.

  3. Description of the Ferret • Length:17’’ to 24’’ inches long • Height: 3’’ to 8” tall • Weight: 35-70 grams/ 3-5 lbs.

  4. Where they are found

  5. Temperament • The Ferrets temperament is very good towards mostly everybody. • They also sleep an average of 13 hours a day!

  6. History of the ferret! • The ferret was originally discovered by the ancient Romans. They trained ferrets to run out rabbits from there holes to keep them from destroying and eating crops.

  7. Present Status :( • Ferrets are dwindling to almost endangered numbers. Do to humans and predators.

  8. Life cycle!! Breeding - kits - slowly develops - Adult http://www.arkive.org/black-footed-ferret/mustela-nigripes/video-09d.html

  9. Defenses/hunting techniques • The only defenses a ferret has are its teeth. However these teeth are extremely strong and sharp causing them to cut through prey like butter! www.arkive.org/black-footed-ferret/mustela-nigripes/video-08.html

  10. Breeding • Do to this animal almost being endangered, scientists have been domestically breeding the ferret. • The average gestation period is 40 to 44 days. • And the average offspring is about 2 offspring a year • But there is no certain season for breeding

  11. Relations to humans • Ferrets have helped humans for centuries and over time they have adapted to act like us (for example) • They work on farms • They like to eat • They like to sleep • And Just like us they like to play! www.arkive.org/black-footed-ferret/mustela-nigripes/video-12.html

  12. Sources • Arkive.com • Allaboutferrets.com • Lifestyle.iloveindia.com/factsaboutferrets • Homepage.ntlworld.com • I know google doesn’t count but GOOGLE!!!!

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