
Sable Ferret
Unleash your curiosity with playful, adventurous little furballs!

The Basics
Scientific Name
Mustela furo
Conservation Status
Not evaluated
Location
Africa
Average size
14 to 18 inches long
diet
Rabbits, rodents, small birds
lifespan
5 to 10 years
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Overview
The sable ferret is an adorable mammal that likes to wiggle and play. They typically measure between 35 to 46 centimeters (14 to 18 inches) long, making them small but full of personality!
Sable ferrets belong to the weasel family, Mustelidae. They share this family with other fun and feisty creatures like otters and badgers, all famous for their playful antics.
Sable ferrets enjoy a diet packed with protein, munching on rabbits, rodents, and small birds. This makes them agile hunters that can dart around the grasslands of Africa, always on the lookout for their next meal!
<pThese lively creatures usually live for about 5 to 10 years in the wild. They have a knack for making friends and tend to be very social, enjoying the company of their fellow ferrets in playful romps.
Sable ferrets are known for their soft, dark fur that keeps them warm as they scamper about. Their adorable faces and bright eyes make them hard to resist, but they also have a curious nature that leads them into all kinds of mischief!
These playful pets remind us of how vibrant life can be in the animal kingdom. The sable ferret proves that even the smallest animals can have the biggest adventures!
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