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