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

4. Where they are found

5. Temperament The Ferrets temperament is very good towards mostly everybody. The Ferrets temperament is very good towards mostly everybody. They also sleep an average of 13 hours a day! 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 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! 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/factsaboutferr ets  Homepage.ntlworld.com  I know google doesn’t count but GOOGLE!!!!