A representative of the order of predators is the white ferret, which lives in flat areas. As a cute pet, he has proven himself to be a playful and very active creature that quickly gets used to people. However, we must not forget that the animal has the habits of a predator. If an animal senses a threat looming over its life, it immediately uses its fangs and a liquid with an incredibly foul odor, which is produced by special glands, to defend itself.
Representative of the order of predators - white ferret
Where do ferrets live?
As you know, the wild ferret belongs to the mustelidae family. The habitat of such nimble and cute animals depends on the type of ferret. On the territory of the Russian Federation, only 2 species are common - the steppe and forest ferret. But in America, Asia and Europe there are red, white and black animals.
The forest ferret is a fairly active animal that obtains food for itself by hunting the smallest rodents. Adult wild ferrets are nocturnal. This particular species was domesticated because it has a calm disposition.
As you know, the wild ferret belongs to the mustelidae family.
To find out what a steppe ferret looks like, just look at a photo of a forest inhabitant of this species; they are very similar. However, it is worth noting that the steppe animal is more aggressive and difficult to tame. The wild creature hunts mainly gophers and hamsters. The animal is active at night, and during the day it sleeps in a hole, hollow, crevice or small cave.
The strangest animals on planet Earth (61 photos + text)
SNAP TOOTH
- a mammal from the order of insectivores, divided into two main species: the Cuban slittooth and the Haitian. The animal is relatively large compared to other types of insectivores: its length is 32 centimeters, its tail is on average 25 cm, the weight of the animal is about 1 kilogram, and its body is dense.
MANED WOLF
. Lives in South America. The long legs of the wolf are the result of evolution in matters of adaptation to the habitat; they help the animal to overcome obstacles in the form of tall grass growing on the plains.
AFRICAN CIVET
- the only representative of the genus of the same name. These animals live in Africa in open spaces with high grass from Senegal to Somalia, southern Namibia and in the eastern regions of South Africa. The size of the animal can visually increase quite significantly when the civet raises its fur when excited. And her fur is thick and long, especially on the back closer to the tail. The paws, muzzle and tail end are completely black, most of the body is spotted.
MUSKRAT
. The animal is quite famous due to its sonorous name. It's just a good photo.
PROCHIDNA
. This miracle of nature usually weighs up to 10 kg, although larger specimens have also been observed. By the way, the length of the echidna’s body reaches 77 cm, and this is not counting their cute five to seven centimeter tail. Any description of this animal is based on comparison with the echidna: the legs of the echidna are higher, the claws are more powerful. Another feature of the echidna’s appearance is the spurs on the hind legs of males and the five-fingered hind limbs and three-fingered forelimbs.
CAPIBARA
. Semi-aquatic mammal, the largest of modern rodents. It is the only representative of the capybara family (Hydrochoeridae). There is a dwarf variety, Hydrochoerus isthmius, which is sometimes considered as a separate species (lesser capybara).
SEA CUCUMBER. HOLOTHURIA
. Sea capsules, sea cucumbers (Holothuroidea), a class of invertebrate animals such as echinoderms. Species eaten as food are commonly known as sea cucumbers.
PANGOLIN
. This post simply could not do without him.
HELL VAMPIRE
. Mollusk. Despite its obvious similarity with octopus and squid, scientists have identified this mollusk as a separate order Vampyromorphida (lat.), because it is characterized by retractable sensitive whip-shaped filaments.
AARDVARK
. In Africa, these mammals are called aardvark, which translated into Russian means “earthen pig.” In fact, the aardvark is very similar in appearance to a pig, only with an elongated snout. The structure of the ears of this amazing animal is very similar to that of a hare. There is also a muscular tail, which is very similar to the tail of an animal such as a kangaroo.
JAPANESE GIANT SALAMANDER
. Today it is the largest amphibian, which can reach 160 cm in length, weigh up to 180 kg and can live up to 150 years, although the officially recorded maximum age of the giant salamander is 55 years.
BEARDED PIG
. In different sources, the Bearded Pig species is divided into two or three subspecies. These are the curly bearded pig (Sus barbatus oi), which lives on the Malay Peninsula and the island of Sumatra, the Bornean bearded pig (Sus barbatus barbatus) and the Palawan bearded pig, which live, as the name suggests, on the islands of Borneo and Palawan, as well as on Java , Kalimantan and small islands of the Indonesian archipelago in Southeast Asia.
SUMATRAN RHINO
. They belong to the odd-toed ungulates of the rhinoceros family. This type of rhinoceros is the smallest of the entire family. The body length of an adult Sumatran rhinoceros can reach 200–280 cm, and the height at the withers can vary from 100 to 150 cm. Such rhinoceroses can weigh up to 1000 kg.
SULAWESI BEAR COUSCUS
. An arboreal marsupial living in the upper layer of lowland tropical forests. The fur of the bear cuscus consists of a soft undercoat and coarse guard hairs. Coloration ranges from gray to brown, with a lighter belly and limbs, and varies depending on the geographic subspecies and age of the animal. The prehensile, non-haired tail is approximately half the length of the animal and serves as a fifth limb, making it easier to move through the dense tropical forest. The bear cuscus is the most primitive of all cuscus, retaining primitive tooth growth and structural features of the skull.
GALAGO
. Its large fluffy tail is clearly comparable to that of a squirrel. And his charming face and graceful movements, flexibility and insinuation, clearly reflect his cat-like traits. The amazing jumping ability, mobility, strength and incredible dexterity of this animal clearly show its nature as a funny cat and an elusive squirrel. Of course, there would be a place to use your talents, because a cramped cage is very poorly suited for this. But, if you give this animal a little freedom and sometimes allow him to walk around the apartment, then all his quirks and talents will come true. Many even compare it to a kangaroo.
WOMBAT
. Without a photograph of a wombat, it is generally impossible to talk about strange and rare animals.
AMAZONIAN DOLPHIN
. It is the largest river dolphin. Inia geoffrensis, as scientists call it, reaches 2.5 meters in length and weighs 2 quintals. Light gray juveniles become lighter with age. The Amazon dolphin has a full body, with a thin tail and a narrow muzzle. A round forehead, a slightly curved beak and small eyes are the characteristics of this species of dolphin. The Amazonian dolphin is found in the rivers and lakes of Latin America.
MOONFISH or MOLA-MOLA
. This fish can be more than three meters long and weigh about one and a half tons. The largest specimen of the sunfish was caught in New Hampshire, USA. Its length was five and a half meters, there is no data on weight. The shape of the fish’s body resembles a disk; it was this feature that gave rise to the Latin name. The moon fish has thick skin. It is elastic, and its surface is covered with small bony projections. The larvae of fish of this species and young individuals swim in the usual way. Adult large fish swim on their sides, quietly moving their fins. They seem to lie on the surface of the water, where they are very easy to spot and catch. However, many experts believe that only sick fish swim this way. As an argument, they cite the fact that the stomach of fish caught on the surface is usually empty.
TASMANIAN DEVIL
. Being the largest of modern predatory marsupials, this black animal with white spots on the chest and rump, with a huge mouth and sharp teeth has a dense physique and a stern disposition, for which, in fact, it was called the devil. Emitting ominous screams at night, the massive and clumsy Tasmanian devil looks like a small bear: the front legs are slightly longer than the hind legs, the head is large, and the muzzle is blunt.
LORI
. A characteristic feature of the loris is its large eyes, which can be bordered by dark circles; there is a white dividing stripe between the eyes. The face of a loris can be compared to a clown mask. This most likely explains the animal's name: Loeris means "clown".
GAVIAL
. Of course, one of the representatives of the crocodile order. With age, the gharial's muzzle becomes even narrower and longer. Due to the fact that the gharial feeds on fish, its teeth are long and sharp, located at a slight angle for ease of eating.
OKAPI. FOREST GIRAFFE
. Traveling through Central Africa, journalist and African explorer Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) more than once encountered local aborigines. Having once met an expedition equipped with horses, the natives of the Congo told the famous traveler that in their jungle there were wild animals very similar to his horses. The Englishman, who had seen a lot, was somewhat puzzled by this fact. After some negotiations in 1900, the British were finally able to purchase parts of the skin of the mysterious animal from the local population and send them to the Royal Zoological Society in London, where the unknown animal was given the name “Johnston's Horse” (Equus johnstoni), that is, it was assigned to the equine family . But imagine their surprise when a year later they managed to get a whole skin and two skulls of an unknown animal, and discovered that It looked more like a dwarf giraffe from the Ice Age. Only in 1909 was it possible to catch a living specimen of Okapi.
WALABI. TREE KANGAROO
. The genus of Tree kangaroos - wallabies (Dendrolagus) includes 6 species. Of these, D. Inustus or the bear wallaby, D. Matschiei or Matchisha's wallaby, which has a subspecies D. Goodfellowi (Goodfellow's wallaby), D. Dorianus - the Doria wallaby, live in New Guinea. In Australian Queensland, there are D. Lumholtzi - Lumholtz's wallaby (bungari), D. Bennettianus - Bennett's wallaby, or tharibin. Their original habitat was New Guinea, but now wallabies are also found in Australia. Tree kangaroos live in tropical forests of mountainous regions, at altitudes from 450 to 3000m. above sea level. The body size of the animal is 52-81 cm, the tail is from 42 to 93 cm long. Wallabies weigh, depending on the species, from 7.7 to 10 kg for males and from 6.7 to 8.9 kg. females.
WOLVERINE
. Moves quickly and deftly. The animal has an elongated muzzle, a large head, with rounded ears. The jaws are powerful, the teeth are sharp. Wolverine is a “big-footed” animal; its feet are disproportionate to the body, but their size allows them to move freely through deep snow cover. Each paw has huge and curved claws. Wolverine is an excellent tree climber and has keen eyesight. The voice is like a fox.
FOSSA
. The island of Madagascar has preserved animals that are not found not only in Africa itself, but also in the rest of the world. One of the rarest animals is the Fossa - the only representative of the genus Cryptoprocta and the largest predatory mammal living on the island of Madagascar. The appearance of the Fossa is a little unusual: it is a cross between a civet and a small puma. Sometimes the fossa is also called the Madagascar lion, since the ancestors of this animal were much larger and reached the size of a lion. Fossa has a squat, massive and slightly elongated body, the length of which can reach up to 80 cm (on average it is 65-70 cm). The fossa's paws are long, but quite thick, with the hind paws being higher than the front paws. The tail is often equal to the length of the body and reaches up to 65 cm.
MANUL
approves of this post and is here only because he has to be. Everyone already knows him.
PHENEC. STEPPE FOX
. He assents to the manula and is present here insofar as. After all, everyone saw him.
NAKED MORAVARY
gives the Pallas's cat and fennec cat pluses in their karma and invites them to organize a club of the most fearful animals in RuNet.
PALM THIEF
. Representative of decapod crustaceans. Its habitat is the western Pacific Ocean and the tropical islands of the Indian Ocean. This animal from the family of land crayfish is quite large for its species. The body of an adult reaches a size of up to 32 cm and a weight of up to 3-4 kg. For a long time it was mistakenly believed that with its claws it could even crack coconuts, which it then eats. To date, scientists have proven that crayfish can only feed on already split coconuts. They, being its main source of nutrition, gave the name palm thief. Although he is not averse to eating other types of food - the fruits of Pandanus plants, organic substances from the soil, and even his own kind.
The name of this fish in Latin sounds too boring, so it’s easier to call it FISH WITH A TRANSPARENT HEAD
. She has a transparent head through which she can see with her tubular eyes. The head, through which the fish watches for prey, helps protect the eyes. First opened in 1939. It lives at a much greater depth, so it has not been fully studied. In particular, the principle of fish vision was not entirely clear. She was supposed to have great difficulty due to the fact that she could only look up. Only in 2009 was the structure of the eye of this fish fully studied. Apparently, when trying to study it earlier, the fish simply could not tolerate the change in pressure.
ECHIDNA
. Well, that's all.
LESS RED PANDA
. Today, the red panda in its natural habitat can only be found in the mountain bamboo forests of the Chinese provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan, in northern Burma, Bhutan, Nepal and northeast India.
SIFACA
. Monkey of the Indriidae family. A relatively new genus of primates, discovered only in 2004. Silky sifakas live in the eastern part of the island of Madagascar. The area is approximately 2.2 thousand square meters. km. The distribution area is limited in the north of the island to the Marojejy Massif region, and in the south it reaches Anjanahari. Adult individuals have a body length with a head from 45 to 55 cm, a tail 45-51 cm long. Weight is 5-6.5 kg.
SLOTH
. A very interesting species of mammals, possessing a number of distinctive features that make it unlike any other existing species. It lives mainly in Central and South America.
PLATYPUS
. In principle, everyone knows it. But this photo deserves attention...
ANT-EATER
. It won't surprise anyone either. But the shot is great...
TARSIER
. A small mammal from the order of primates, the very specific appearance of which created a somewhat ominous aura around this small animal weighing up to one hundred and sixty grams. Thus, the indigenous population of Indonesia and the Philippine Islands associated the absurd appearance of the tarsier with the tricks of evil spirits. However, many of our contemporaries, who see the tarsier for the first time in its native habitat, remain amazed by its non-standard appearance.
MARGAY
. These wild cats are distinguished from their “relatives” by their body size and proportions, as well as their lifestyle. For example, the margay is very similar to its closest relative, the ocelot, which, moreover, is quite often found in the same place where the margay lives. It is not difficult to distinguish these cats - the ocelot is noticeably larger, since it prefers to hunt on the ground, and the margay has longer legs and tail, due to life mainly in trees.
MUDJOPPER
. Found in intertidal areas and in areas such as tropical swamps formed by mangrove trees. Mudskippers especially love to settle in places where fresh water meets sea water. And although from a scientific point of view they are fish, many perceive them as amphibians. Well, in a way it is.
HERBIVORE DRACULA
. Bats (“Sphaeronycteris toxophyllum” lat.) This species lives in the north of South America (Amazon River basin and mountains). These bats, oddly enough, are herbivores.
BELT-TAIL
. The habitat of belted tails extends to the rocky regions of Africa, which have an arid climate, mainly on the southern side of the Sahara Desert. In addition, belted tails live in certain numbers on the island of Madagascar. There are more than forty species of belttails in the world. The sizes of belt-tails vary quite widely and range from 12 to 70 centimeters in length. The entire body of the belt-tail is covered with rectangular plates - scales, which cover the bony base of the reptile.
In my opinion, a modest fellow.
PURPLE FROG
. Some animals have managed to adapt to these, at first glance, very difficult conditions and have even learned to benefit from the changing seasons. So the indigenous Indian purple frog (Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis), which as a species was discovered quite recently - in 2003, uses the monsoon time to its advantage - to continue its kind.
ISOPOD
. Giant isopod woodlice, approximately 30 cm long, live at sea depths of about 1.6 km.
SUN BEAR
. The Malayan biruang bear, or, as it is also called due to its characteristic color, the sun or honey bear, lives in India, Myanmar, as well as on the islands of Borneo, Java and Sumatra. It is of quite great interest to both zoologists and wildlife lovers, since this species is one of the smallest, most aggressive and smallest representatives of the entire bear family. By the way, it was precisely the threatening small number of this genus that became the reason for the inclusion of biruangs in the Red Book. An adult sun bear has a very difficult character. However, quite a lot of interest in his person is caused not at all by his habitat, and not by his character, but by his stunning appearance, which immediately catches the eye from any photograph.
TIBETAN FOX
. Found in Tibet, northwest India and northern Nepal at high altitudes.
JELLYFISH
. Just a giant jellyfish.
GOLDEN TIGER
. This is what tigers with a similar color are called. The reason for the unusual color is that one of the genes did not work. Count like an albino...
AY-AY. ARM POD
. Madagascar monkey or aye-aye, a mammal of the suborder of prosimians; the only representative of the family of arms. Body length 40 cm, tail 60 cm. The head is large, the muzzle is short; The ears are large and leathery. The tail is fluffy. The coat color ranges from dark brown to black.
GUYDAK
. A large gastropod weighing up to one and a half kilograms. Found off the west coast of the USA. From under the thin fragile shell of the guidac (about 20 cm in length) protrudes a “leg” that is three times larger than the shell. The English name for this mollusk (geoduck, gweduck) appeared at the end of the 19th century, is derived from the name of these mollusks in the language of the Nisqual Indians (which is why it is pronounced “guiduck”) and means “deep-digging” - these mollusks really bury themselves quite deeply in the sand.
MARSPAL WOLF
. It is an extinct marsupial mammal and the only representative of the thylacine family. This animal is also known as the “marsupial tiger” and “Tasmanian wolf”. At the beginning of the Holocene and the end of the Pleistocene, the marsupial wolf was found on the Australian mainland and the island of New Guinea. About 3,000 years ago, Aboriginal settlers brought the wild dog dingo to the island, as a result of which the marsupial wolf disappeared from the area. In the XVIII-XIX centuries. Tasmania was considered the main habitat of the marsupial wolf, but in the thirties of the 19th century, mass extermination of the animal began, which was mistakenly considered a destroyer of domestic sheep. In addition, the thylacine was credited with hunting poultry and exterminating game caught in traps. Most of these legends turned out to be untrue.
LAMPREY
. A species under threat of extinction. Reaches a length of 120 cm and a weight of 3 kg. Spawns in June-early July in rivers. The male builds a nest with a diameter of about 50 cm and guards it. After spawning, the spawners die. The larvae live in the river for 5-6 years, after metamorphosis, the young lampreys slide into the sea, the sea period is about 3 years. In the sea they attach themselves to fish (external parasites of large fish) - cod, flounder, etc.
STARBEARER
. An insectivorous mammal of the mole family. Externally, the starfish differs from other members of the family and from other small animals only in its characteristic stigma structure in the form of a rosette or star of 22 soft, fleshy, mobile bare rays. In size, spade-shaped forelimbs, thick velvety fur (black or dark brown) it is similar to the European mole.
What can you say about the characteristics of the animal?
By nature, the animal loves to hunt without competitors. That is, ferrets do not gather in groups. Nevertheless, in winter, forest inhabitants can still form not too numerous flocks, where hierarchy is monitored.
The description of a small predator is quite interesting. Regardless of their habitat, such cute and cheerful animals have almost the same parameters, but the color of the fur of predators can be varied. For example, an animal living in the steppe has a very beautiful beige color. But the forest predator has darker fur. The black-footed ferret can be found in Europe.
The popular animal, whose ancestor was the steppe ferret, has a very interesting coloration, obtained as a result of long-term work by experienced breeders. Even baby ferrets have very sharp fangs that can cause serious injury in certain cases.
As mentioned above, a pet can use a liquid that has an unpleasant odor for the best protection. If white ferrets are kept at home, the glands that produce this fluid must be removed.
By nature, the animal loves to hunt without competitors
Pine marten
These are animals with brown or light chestnut fur; they have a yellowish spot on their chest. Because of this, they were nicknamed “yellow souls.” The body size varies from 48 to 58 centimeters, the height at the withers is 15 centimeters. Weight ranges from 800 grams to 2 kilograms.
Martens live in mixed or deciduous forests. They are found in coniferous forests, but less frequently. In the mountains they can be seen at the height where trees still grow. Animals avoid open spaces. The animals excel at climbing branches and making acrobatic jumps. They spend the night in hollows, abandoned nests, and forest windbreaks. Each hunts at night in its own area.
Where does the pine marten live? Its habitat is wide: almost all European countries, Russia up to Western Siberia, in the south - the territory from the Caucasus to the Mediterranean, in Asia - the western regions.
Gallery: white ferret (25 photos)
Baby ermine
The mating season of ermine occurs once a year - from March to June. Females become capable of reproduction at 3 months, and males only at the age of 12 months. The female's pregnancy lasts about 10 months. This duration of ermine pregnancy is due to a unique feature - the embryo develops with a large delay. Therefore, stoat cubs are born only in April-May of the following year.
Before giving birth, the female begins to build a nest for herself, which can be located under rocks or under a fallen tree. An old stump, hollow or rodent burrow can also become a place for breeding offspring. The female lines her brood hole with the skins and hair of killed rodents and dry grass.
On average, 4-9 cubs are born, but the maximum number can be up to 18 individuals. Only the female takes care of newborns. Baby stoats look like worms. Small stoats have a mass of 3-4 g, with a body length of 3-5 cm. Ermine cubs are born blind, without teeth, deaf and covered with sparse white hair. After a week, the tip of the cubs' tail turns black. After 3 weeks, teeth appear. After a month their eyes open, after 40 days they begin to hear.
During the first month, the mother almost never leaves her cubs, because they need her warmth and care. The female feeds the cubs with milk for about 3 months. Baby stoats grow quickly and are very voracious. They emerge from the burrow only in the second month of life. During this period, the mother is rarely in the hole; she actively hunts to feed her children.
Ermine cubs show mobility early, immediately after they open their eyes. During the game, the cubs develop hunting skills: biting and capturing. When the cubs can already eat solid food, the mother stores food in the den. These can be rabbits, hares or ducklings.
If there is more than enough food, then you can not only eat, but also have something to do in your spare time. After all, little stoats love to play. They don't sit still for a second. When there is no playmate nearby, the role of a teddy bear that can be tormented will go to the victim that the mother has stored as food.
By three months of life, the cubs reach the size of adults. In July, they hunt and get food on their own. By the end of summer, the brood disintegrates and each individual begins an independent life.
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How do ferrets relate to people and behave in a home environment?
The characteristics of the ferret's behavior towards people are very interesting. To begin with, the pet owner must remember that the ferret is a very smart and incredibly cunning animal. Therefore, in order to teach him to use the toilet and other skills, you should take a leadership position.
In the process of education, it is better to use the “carrot and stick” method, which is based on the use of rewards and punishments. The animal must understand that certain actions can lead to very unpleasant punishments, while others can lead to affection.
Very often, ferrets begin to mark their territory. Only males exhibit this instinctive feature. In addition, you need to remember that the ferret does not only dig the ground in natural conditions. Even in the house, following his instincts, he can start digging in flower pots every day.
Remember that each animal has a certain character. Therefore, by studying the characteristics of the character and manners of your beloved pet, you can raise a good friend.
Description
Martens are predators with an elongated, slender body, a sharp muzzle and short legs. They have thick fur, colored in various shades of brown. The tail is fluffy and long. A characteristic feature is the developed motor skills of the front legs, which can be compared with the fine motor skills of a three-year-old baby.
Martens feed on small rodents, reptiles, birds, and destroy nests in search of eggs. In summer they feast on berries and nuts. In the wild they live for 10 years, in captivity this period can increase to 16-20 years. You can meet the dexterous animal in the forests of Eurasia and North America. They prefer temperate climates.
Where do martens live in Russia? You can stumble upon them in the central regions of the country, in the Urals, the Caucasus, the Far East, and Western Siberia. There are several types of martens.
Variety of colors
It is surprising that the colors of domestic ferrets have reached an extraordinary variety in a fairly short period of time. In order not to get confused, you need to clearly know how one color differs from another.
Variety of colors of domestic ferrets
The colors of ferrets are characterized by the predominance of one or another primary color, as well as by the color of the fur, eyes and nose. The important part is the markings, which are represented by white spots. They also differentiate ferrets even with similar colors. Sable is the closest to the wild color of its ancestors.
Appearance
The wild ferret is primarily brown and black in color, with darker tails, paws and muzzle. White fur goes on the forehead, chin and ears. Lighter fur also appears on the sides and belly of the animal. Sometimes you can find other variations of what a ferret looks like - with completely red fur or albino ferrets - these are called furo.
The shiny fur is not thick, but long - on the back it can reach up to 5-6 cm. The fur becomes fluffier after the molting period - in late autumn, and before that it is not so easily soiled and lighter.
The shape of the head is oval, flattened on the sides. The head has a smooth transition line to the neck, flexible and long. Low ears with a wide base stick out on the head. The eyes are small but shiny; most often, brown eyes are found in trochees.
Ferrets have a very slender build. The animals grow from 30 to 50 cm in length. The legs are short (the hind legs are on average only 6-8 cm), but very strong and ideally developed for frequent digging of the ground. The limbs have five fingers with very sharp claws, so if you manage to catch a ferret, it will definitely be able to fend for itself.
Reproduction
The mating period varies depending on the type of ferret: steppe ferrets begin rutting at the end of February, and forest ones - starting in April. Moreover, the rutting period may last until the end of the calendar summer.
Ferrets become mature enough to procreate at 10-12 months of their life. It is not customary for ferrets to have mating games, and the mating itself looks quite cruel: the male suppresses the female’s resistance in every possible way, biting her scruff and withers.
Females carry their offspring for almost a month and a half, and they have 4-12 cubs in a litter. Newborn ferrets are very helpless and are born blind, but development occurs quickly - after only two months of life, the mother begins to feed them meat.
Enemies
In winter, the main dangers for ferrets are wolves and foxes. An encounter with wild cats, birds of prey (eagles, golden eagles or night owls), as well as large snakes can also become unpleasant.
Among the creatures dangerous to ferrets, humans can also be mentioned. Its impact, namely the destruction of nature reserves, the construction of roads and housing in wild areas, can cause the disruption of the ferret ecosystem and the destruction of their habitats.
