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The ferret is the domesticated form of the European Polecat, a mammal belonging to the weasel genus of the family Mustelidae. They typically have brown, black, white, or mixed fur. They have an average length of 20 inches including a 5 inch tail, weigh about 1.5–4 pounds , and have a natural lifespan of 7 to 10 years. Ferrets are sexually dimorphic predators with males being substantially larger than females.

Several other small, elongated carnivorous mammals belonging.. more

Similar species: Carnivorans
Species identified by WildFlower
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Uploaded Oct 14, 2012. Captured Mar 25, 2012 12:31 in 1680 Chambersburg Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA.
  • Canon EOS REBEL T3
  • f/5.6
  • 1/790s
  • ISO640
  • 55mm