.Ferrets.

Ferrets are small fury creatures

that have a coned shaped nose and

pear shaped body.

The majority of ferrets are domesticated which means that some of them are

a household pets.

Experts think they have been

bred more than 2,500 years.

These polecats should not be confused with skunks.

Studies shows if a pet ferret

escapes it is rare that they

can live more than two days.