Ferrets Flashcards
1
Q
Order, genus, species
A
- carnivora
- mustela
- putorius furo
2
Q
Name of the endangered/nearly extinct black-footed ferret
A
Mustela nigripes
3
Q
Female ferrets called
A
Jills
4
Q
Males called
A
Hobs
5
Q
Babies called
A
Kits
6
Q
Where does the innominate artery I (carotid a.) arise from
A
Descending aorta
7
Q
Innominate a. I forms what arteries
A
- L carotid a.
- innominate artery II
8
Q
Innominate artery II forms what arteries
A
- R subclavian
- R carotid
9
Q
Organs they lack
A
- cecum
- appendix
- seminal vesicles
10
Q
Minimum breeding age
A
1 year
11
Q
Age @ puberty
A
9-12 mos
12
Q
Breeding season
A
- march to august
- light dependent
13
Q
Estrous cycle
A
Seasonally Polyestrous
14
Q
Litter size
A
- 2-17
- Avg. 8
15
Q
Lifespan
A
- 5 to 6 yrs in captivity
- 9 to 10 yrs as pets