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For centuries ferrets have been in [[Europe]] used for hunting small creatures such as [[rabbits]] which are a pest to [[farmers]]. Today they are still commonly used in hunting, but also commonly kept as [[pets]] due to their furry appeal and playfully inquisitive nature. Like weasels and their other wild counterparts, ferrets exude a strong [[musk]] or odour. | For centuries ferrets have been in [[Europe]] used for hunting small creatures such as [[rabbits]] which are a pest to [[farmers]]. Today they are still commonly used in hunting, but also commonly kept as [[pets]] due to their furry appeal and playfully inquisitive nature. Like weasels and their other wild counterparts, ferrets exude a strong [[musk]] or odour. | ||
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| + | [[Category:Domestic Animals]] | ||
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Revision as of 18:27, March 14, 2009
| Ferret | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom Information | |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum Information | |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class Information | |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order Information | |
| Order | Carnivora |
| Family Information | |
| Family | Mustelidae |
| Genus Information | |
| Genus | Mustela |
| Population statistics | |
Ferrets are a domesticated carnivorous mammal, closely related to the wild stoat, weasel and polecat.
For centuries ferrets have been in Europe used for hunting small creatures such as rabbits which are a pest to farmers. Today they are still commonly used in hunting, but also commonly kept as pets due to their furry appeal and playfully inquisitive nature. Like weasels and their other wild counterparts, ferrets exude a strong musk or odour.