SAFE

Latin name	Mustela Furo
Length (male)	17 – 23 inches
Weight (male)	2.5 – 5 lbs (avg)
Length (female)	13.5 – 22 inches
Weight (female)	1.5 – 3 lbs (avg)
Life expectancy	5 – 8 years approx
Sight	Short sighted, sees movements
Hearing	Very acute
Smell	Highly developed
Tactile sense	Whiskers are very sensitive
Jumping	Vertical:usually not more than 2 ft. Horizontal: Can be as much as 3 ft.
Swimming	Good, but not all ferrets enjoy water
Digging	Excellent digger
Climbing	No problem, with enough grip
Hob	Intact male
Jill	Intact female
Gib	Neutered male
Sprite	Spayed female
Kit	Young ferret