Domestic ferret — size comparison

The domestic ferret is a domesticated mustelid with a long, flexible body and short limbs. Its history is linked to the European polecat. Older sources use Must

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Length

od pyska do nasady ogonaReference values · details in the profiles

Domestic ferret

Mustela furo

ok. 40 cmAdult male · forma domowa
Body length

od pyska do nasady ogonaMeasurement: side

Mass
0.3–2.7 kgZakres źródłowy gatunku · nie masa ilustracji
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
Body lengthScale in cm
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Domestic ferretBody lengthapprox. 40 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Boy: approx. 115 cm
Domestic ferret — size comparison — facts and sources

The domestic ferret is a domesticated mustelid with a long, flexible body and short limbs. Its history is linked to the European polecat. Older sources use Mustela putorius furo, while Mustela furo is also used today. Domestic varieties differ in fur colour and the prominence of the dark facial mask.

It is carnivorous. It uses smell to explore its surroundings, readily investigating crevices and passages, and its flexible build helps it move through confined spaces. Periods of intense activity alternate with long rests.

Males and females differ in average build, and coat appearance also changes seasonally. The animals communicate through scent, calls and body posture.

Długość ciała: głowa i tułów, bez ogona i kończyn. Przykład 40 cm bez ogona; ADW: długość samców 38–40,6 cm, ogon 7,6–10 cm. Punkt dotyczy opisanego przykładu lub zakresu źródłowego; nie stanowi normy dla wszystkich osobników. Wysokość postawy wynika z proporcji obrazu, a przód jest przybliżoną projekcją.

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