Fact Sheet Flashcards
What is its range?
Domesticated
What is its habitat?
Forests and Grasslands
What is its conservation status?
Near threatened
What is its lifespan in the zoo?
6-10 years
What is its weight?
3-5 lbs
What is their activity period?
they are active at night
How do they reproduce?
They give birth to live young
What is their diet in the zoo?
Ferret pellets, hard-boiled egg, and veggies
When is their breeding season?
Year-round
How long is their gestation period?
42 days
How many young do they have?
2-12
What is their development process?
Born without Fur, eyes and ears are closed. Fully furred at 4-5 weeks. Eyes and ears open at 21-37 days. Weaned at 6 weeks, mature at 6-12 months.
What does the scientific name translate to?
The scientific name for the domestic ferret translates to “stinking, thieving weasel”
What senses does the Ferret rely on?
Ferrets are somewhat nearsighted and rely on sense of smell.
