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A ferret is a weasel like mammal (Mustela putorius furo) related to the European polecat ferret and often trained to hunt rats or rabbits. Ferrets are related to weasels in the family Mustelidae of the orderCarnivora.
The weasel family includes - Ferret, stoat, polecat, mink, ermine, black-footed ferret, long tailed weasel, least weasel. Other relatives of the weasels are martens, otters, badgers, and wolverines. The terms stoat and ermine are terms for the long tailed and short tailed weasels in their winter coats.. Ferrets are not related to skunks or rodents
Polecats, weasels, stoats, pine martens, badgers, skunks, wolverines, otters, grisons and tayras - the Mustelidae.
Yes, they are all in the Mustelidae family and very similar in body shape and size
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Are raccoons related to weasels?
Raccoons and weasels are not closely related. Raccoons belong to the Procyonidae family, while weasels belong to the Mustelidae family. They share some similarities in appearance, such as a long body and pointed snout, but they have different behaviors and ecological roles.
Group of related phyla?
It's a Kingdom basically when talking about the name of a group of related ____ the order goes backwards: species- the final classification of an organism Genus- a group of related species Family- a group of related Genera Order- a group of related Families Class- a group of related Orders Phylum- a group of related Classes Kingdom- a group of related Phyla Domain- a group of related kingdoms
What is synonym - related to taxonomy?
Classification.
What other reptiles are related to crocodiles?
Crocodilians are most closely related to birds, sharing a common ancestor with them in the archosaur group. Other reptiles that are distantly related to crocodiles include turtles, snakes, lizards, and tuataras.
What part of the scientific name will two organisms share if they are related?
Two organisms that are related will share the same genus name in their scientific name.
Is a ferrets fur the same as a mouse?
Ferrets fur is different from a mouse. Ferrets are in the weasel family same as minks and ermines. Mice are in the rodent family and not related to ferrets
Can otters and ferrets mate and have fertile offspring?
Ferrets have been mated with mink, wild European polecats (ferrets) and ermine, and have been surrogates for black footed ferrets, and are related to otters, but I don't think that mating with an otter would be successful.
Are ferrets related to weasel and minks?
they are in the weasel family, and the skunk family.Yes, both ferrets and weasels and minks belong to the family mustelidae.
Is weeseal a word?
No, the animal name is spelled weasel. (related to badgers and ferrets)
Is a ferret related to a moose?
No. Moose are in the deer family while ferrets are in the weasel family. To put it in more perspective, moose and ferrets are about as closely related as a dog and a bunny rabbit are. They are both mammals but that is all they have in common genetically.
What size cage do you need for five ferrets so they will be comfortable?
For five ferrets, the largest cage you can afford as ferrets need room to move and exercise. Ferrets also need plenty of supervised time out of the cage for their health and welfare See related question and answer below for more information
How are ferrets and wolverines related?
No. Ferrets are not related at all to rats. Rats are rodents, ferrets are related to skunks, polecats, otters, and weasels. Ferrets are more like the responsibility of a cat or dog, as they are very very social and need attention at all times. Please if you are getting a ferret, DO NOT put wood shavings or newspaper as their bedding. They need soft blankets, hammocks, and even old t-shirts would work. The shavings cause problems with their lungs, and is really bad for them!!
Are ferrets related to rabbits?
No, Ferrets are carnivores and rabbits are rodents. Ferret have been used for centuries to hunt rabbits, and is still used in parts of Europe. It is illegal in the U S to use ferrets for hunting rabbits
What are ferrets cousins?
The following animals are all members of the Mustelidae family and are closely related to each other: Ferrets, Otters, Martens, Badgers, Weasels, Wolverines, Stoats and Polecats
What are the otters related species?
Otters belong to the weasel family Mustelidae and are related to the other members of that family, such as weasels, ferrets, and badgers.
Is the black-footed ferret still endangered?
There are different species of ferrets - ferrets in general usually means the domestic ferret kept as pets. The Black footed ferret in North America is endangered See related question below
What are ferrets bred with?
Ferrets are only bred with other ferrets
