Science!
What is a group of ferrets called?
Business
Where do ferrets shelter in the wild?
Burrows/underground tunnels
How long does a pet ferret live?
5-7 years
What is the the name of a ferret's happy/playful movement?
Weasel war dance
True or false: Enrichment is something that an animal willingly interacts with
True
How many species of ferrets are there?
Two
What habitat do wild ferrets usually live?
Grasslands
How many hours a day does a ferret sleep?
14-18 hours
What is the name of ferret's happy noise?
Dook
Physical health, mental health, emotional health
Name the wild ferret species
Black-footed ferret
What time of day do ferrets do most of their hunting?
Night
Name two ways that ferrets like to play
How many ribs do ferrets have?
30
Enrichment is an addition to an animal's _____
Environment / space / housing
What order do ferrets belong to?
Carnivora
Prairie dogs, mice, small birds, fish, and bugs
How much would it cost to get a ferret's cage/supplies to take them home?
$400+
Why do ferrets have bendy bodies?
To allow them to move through tunnels
For a dog, 10 minutes of sniffing provides the same benefits of how long of a walk?
30 minutes
What family do ferrets belong to?
Mustelid
Name three ways that a wild ferrets uses their claws and teeth
To hunt, to defend, to dig
What causes a ferret to have that unique smell?
Skin oils
Why do wild ferrets have a mask marking?
Camouflage / to blend into their environment
Name 6 forms of enrichment for animals
Train, treats, play, dig, walk, sniff, chew, hide, solve