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= ferret = The ferret is also named the ** Mustela Putorius Furo ** =__ Reproduction __= =**The sexual maturity may come at 6 to 8 months. Females may have two to three litters annually. Gestation is 42 days gestation is 42 days, litters are ushally 3 to 7 youg, but sometimes more. Young are weaned after 3 to 6 weeks and become independent at 3 months.**=

=** The ferret typically has brown, black, white, or mixed fur. They have an average length of 20 inches including a 5 inch 13 cm tail. There weight is about 1.5–4 pounds (0.7–2 kg), and have a natural lifespan of 7 to 10 years. Ferrets have a long and slender body covered with fur. Males are lounger then the fem ales. **= =__ Diet __= Ferrets are a wild animals but some people have them as pets.The natural diet of their wild ancestors consisted of whole small pray,i.e.,meat, organs, bones, skin, feathers, and fur. ferrets have short digestive seytemes and quick metabolism, so they need to eat frequently. -foods and drinks high in sugar -dried fruits - most cereals(some are ok like Cheerios and Kix just low in salt and sugar) -dairy products(ferrets are -nuts seeds  -chocolate
 * __ Growth and Develop __**
 * if you give them these thay mite die. things they cant have - **

- mice - rabbit - cat food
 * things they can have- **

Ferrets love new surroundings. If there is anything you can provide them with that will really make them happy and do their classic war dance of excitement, it would have to be new playgrounds for them to conquer. Since ferrets are quite adventurous, the only danger would be the fact that they may get too adventurous and get lost in the new surroundings. Ferrets like enclosed spaces and are not as well-adjusted to noisy surroundings. In fact, this might alarm them or signal that they are being attacked. Some normal conversational noise may be tolerable, but anything in excess to that may be considered detrimental to your ferret’s health.
 * Respond to Enviroment **

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