How to Identify and Classify Ferrets
  • 1. What is the scientific name for a ferret?
A) Mustela putorius furo
B) Sus scrofa domesticus
C) Felis catus
D) Canis lupus familiaris
  • 2. Ferrets belong to what family?
A) Suidae
B) Canidae
C) Mustelidae
D) Felidae
  • 3. What is the typical lifespan of a domestic ferret?
A) 1-3 years
B) 15-20 years
C) 5-10 years
D) 10-15 years
  • 4. What is a male ferret called?
A) Hob
B) Sprite
C) Kit
D) Jill
  • 5. What is a female ferret called?
A) Kit
B) Hob
C) Sprite
D) Jill
  • 6. What is a baby ferret called?
A) Pup
B) Kit
C) Jill
D) Hob
  • 7. What is a spayed female ferret called?
A) Kit
B) Hob
C) Sprite
D) Jill
  • 8. What is a castrated male ferret called?
A) Kit
B) Jill
C) Gib
D) Hob
  • 9. What is a group of ferrets called?
A) Flock
B) Herd
C) Pack
D) Business
  • 10. What is a common marking pattern in ferrets?
A) Mask
B) Rosettes
C) Spots
D) Stripes
  • 11. What is a characteristic behavior of ferrets?
A) Meowing
B) Dooking
C) Barking
D) Hissing
  • 12. Ferrets are obligate...
A) Omnivores
B) Carnivores
C) Herbivores
D) Insectivores
  • 13. What does the term 'self' refer to in ferret coloration?
A) A patterned color
B) A mixed color
C) A solid, uniform color
D) A white color
  • 14. What color is a 'Sable' ferret?
A) Red
B) Dark brown with a mask
C) White
D) Chocolate
  • 15. What is the most common type of ferret coat?
A) Standard
B) Angora
C) Rex
D) Long-haired
  • 16. What physical feature distinguishes Angora ferrets from standard ferrets?
A) Curled hair
B) Shorter hair
C) Longer hair
D) Lack of hair
  • 17. Which of these is NOT a common ferret color?
A) Champagne
B) Chocolate
C) Cinnamon
D) Blue
  • 18. What does 'DEW' stand for in ferret coloration?
A) Distinct Elegant Whiskers
B) Dark Eyed White
C) Deep Earthy Warm
D) Diamond Eyed Wisp
  • 19. What is the function of a ferret's anal glands?
A) Defense mechanism
B) Temperature regulation
C) Scent marking
D) Digestion
  • 20. What is a common health problem in ferrets?
A) Arthritis
B) Diabetes
C) Insulinoma
D) Cataracts
  • 21. What is a ferret's dental formula?
A) I3/3, C1/1, P4/4, M2/3
B) I2/2, C1/1, P3/3, M1/2
C) I3/3, C1/1, P3/3, M1/2
D) I2/2, C1/1, P2/2, M1/1
  • 22. What is a ferret's normal body temperature?
A) 97-100°F
B) 105-108°F
C) 101-104°F
D) 90-95°F
  • 23. How many toes do ferrets have on each foot?
A) 5
B) 4
C) 7
D) 6
  • 24. What is a ferret's gestation period?
A) 30 days
B) 90 days
C) 60 days
D) 42 days
  • 25. Ferrets are crepuscular. What does this mean?
A) Most active at night
B) Most active during the day
C) Most active at dawn and dusk
D) Active at random times
  • 26. What is a key difference between a ferret and a European polecat?
A) Polecats are smaller
B) Polecats have longer tails
C) Ferrets are domesticated
D) Ferrets are wild
  • 27. Which of these is a common enrichment item for ferrets?
A) Bright lights
B) Loud music
C) Mirrors
D) Tunnels
  • 28. What type of diet is recommended for ferrets?
A) Vegetarian
B) High carbohydrate, low fat
C) High protein, high fat
D) Balanced protein, fat, and carbs
  • 29. What is the purpose of vaccinating ferrets against canine distemper?
A) To improve coat quality
B) To prevent a deadly disease
C) To increase lifespan
D) To control scent
  • 30. Why are grapes and raisins toxic to ferrets?
A) The exact toxin is unknown
B) They cause digestive upset
C) They cause kidney failure
D) They cause liver damage
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