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The ferret is a domestic mammal of the type Mustela putorius furo. Domestic ferrets typically have brown, black, white, or mixed fur, are predators, have an average length of approximately 20 inches (51 cm) including a 5 inch (13 cm) tail, weigh about 1.5-4 pounds (0.8-2 kg) (males are typically substantially larger than the females), and have a natural lifespan of 7 to 10 years.

Several other small, elongated carnivorous mammals belonging to the family Mustelidae (weasels) also have the word "ferret" in their common names, including an endangered species, the Black-footed Ferret. The ferret is a very close relative of the polecat, but it is as yet unclear whether it is a domesticated form of the European Polecat, the Steppe Polecat, or some hybrid of the two.

The history of the ferret's domestication is uncertain, like that of most other domestic animals. It is very likely that ferrets have been domesticated for at least 2,500 years, but it is not certain for what purpose the ferret was originally domesticated. They are still used for hunting rabbits in some parts of the world today, but increasingly they are being kept simply as pets.

Being so closely related to polecats, ferrets are quite easily able to hybridize with them, and this has occasionally resulted in feral colonies of ferret polecat hybrids that have been perceived to have caused damage to native fauna, perhaps most notably in New Zealand. As a result, some parts of the world have imposed restrictions on the keeping of ferrets.

History

Like most domestic animals, the original reason for ferrets' domestication by human beings is uncertain but it may have involved hunting. It was most likely domesticated from the European polecat (Mustela putorius), though it is also possible that ferrets are descendants of the Steppe polecat (Mustela eversmannii), or some hybridization thereof. Analysis of mitochondrial DNA suggests that ferrets were domesticated around 2,500 years ago, although what appear to be ferret remains have been dated to 1500 BC. It has been claimed that the ancient Egyptians were the first to domesticate ferrets, but as no mummified remains of a ferret have yet been found, or any hieroglyph of a ferret, and no polecat now occurs wild in the area, that idea seems unlikely.

The Greek word ictis occurs in a play written by Aristophanes, The Acharnians, in 425 BC. Whether this was actually a reference to ferrets, polecats, or the similar Egyptian Mongoose is uncertain.

The name "ferret" is derived from the Latin furittus, meaning "little thief", a likely reference to the common ferret penchant for secreting away small items. Ferrets were probably used by the Romans for hunting.

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ferret n. A weasellike, usually albino mammal (Mustela putorius furo) related to the polecat and often trained to hunt rats or rabbitswww.answers.com/topic/ferret

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Metal HammerFerret Music has reportedly set an April 28, 2009 North American release date for the new album from Cleveland, Ohio's CHIMAIRA. The follow-up to 2007's "Resurrection" will be recorded with producer Ben Schigel, who has previously worked with the band on the "This Present Darkness" (producer, engineer, mixer); "The Impossibility Of Reason" (producer, engineer); self-titled (producer, engineer); .....http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/article?id=49074

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BBC NewsA man who killed a ferret by repeatedly stamping on it after being high on drink and drugs, is jailed for three months.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/wales/7638578.stm

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Seattle TimesI knew I wanted something to violate that cage," says Parnell, who owned a pet ferret in college. "All of my pieces are kind of autobiographical to a degree.http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2008173469_vis...

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Sri Lanka Sunday TimesBy conducting such searches, the government can ferret out hidden weapons and have the Tiger suicide cadres on the run. These suicide cadres are stationed in Colombo, and they receive their instructions from the Wanni.http://www.sundaytimes.lk/080914/Plus/sundaytimesplus_04.htm...

Sex, drugs, oil, and an ethics award

SalonSo by all means, ferret out those responsible, punish anyone who broke the public's trust, and ensure that the Treasury collected what it was due.http://www.salon.com/tech/htww/?last_story=/tech/htww/2008/0...

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CNET NewsThey haven't done it, but these individuals feel the days of having a special application scan to remove malware on your desktop are numbered. Malware has changed, but the applications to ferret them out have not.http://news.cnet.com/8300-10789_3-57.html?authorId=175

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ALEUTIAN DISEASE VIRUS (ADV or AD) by Erika Matulich, Ph.D. What is it? ADV is a form of parvovirus that affects mink and ferrets. It is not the same parvovirus for dogs and cats.http://groups.msn.com/Ferret/yourwebpage12.msnw

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Ferret - Definitions from Dictionary.com

noun . 1. a domesticated, usually red-eyed, and albinic variety of the polecat, used in Europe for driving rabbits and rats from their burrows.http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=Ferret&r=66
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fuzzysparkle182How much is an average ferret supposed to weigh?fuzzysparkle182Well...there are no different "breeds" of ferrets. They are all the same breed, just different colors and markings. Ferrets are full grown at 6 months of age. Males typically weigh in at 2-4 poun...smd945What can you safely use on a ferret to use for fleas?smd945I have heard that using a VERY SPARING amount of flea soap made for cats is all right. Nothing for dogs though and nothing that says "Cat and Dogs" because that's a rip. I would not use flea colla...Trixies MamaWhat treats are appropriate for my ferret?Trixies MamaFerrets are obligate carnivores requiring an all meat diet. Natural meat products that are high in protein and low in sugar and fiber make the best treats. Raw or cooked, unseasoned, chicken, turkey a...DEBBIE CWhat does it mean when a ferret has yellow gunk on its eyes?DEBBIE CYou must separate your ferrets immediately! Completely different room on the other side of the house! The sick guy needs to see a vet right away. Ferrets do not handle viruses very well at all. ...JakeJohn FHow old will my ferret have to by once he can fit in his leash?JakeJohn FFerrets will reach full size at around 6 months old. That does not include the fatty ferrets who's bellies are always growing. :) Collars almost never work for ferrets. They can easily squeese ou...
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