FERRETS ARE AWESOME!

Ferret

Ferrets are long, fuzzy, and super playful! They're like a mix between a cat and a dog but shaped like a noodle. They love to run around and explore everything!

Ferrets do something called the "war dance" when they're happy - they hop around sideways and make funny noises. It's hilarious to watch!

FUN FACT: Ferrets sleep 18-20 hours a day! But when they're awake, they're SUPER energetic!

18-20
HOURS SLEEP
7-10
YEARS LIFESPAN
2500
YEARS DOMESTICATED

COOL FERRET FACTS

Ferret playing

Ferrets are part of the weasel family, along with otters, minks, and badgers. They were originally used for hunting rabbits because they could fit into burrows!

Baby ferrets are called "kits" and a group of ferrets is called a "business"! A business of ferrets sounds like they should be wearing tiny suits.

Ferrets are super flexible and can squeeze through really small spaces. If their head fits, their whole body can usually follow!

FERRET PICTURES

Brown and black ferret
White ferret on rock
Ferret in grass
Ferret in bag
Brown and white ferret
Ferret on tree bark
Ferret closeup
Cute ferret
Ferret standing
Ferret playing

FERRET COLORS

Ferrets come in lots of colors! Sable (brown), albino (white with red eyes), cinnamon, chocolate, champagne, and even panda patterns!

Their fur is super soft and they love being petted. Just be careful - they also love to steal things and hide them in secret spots!