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Ferrets are intelligent, lively, furry mammals (they are not
rodents!!). Ferrets are the only domesticated member of the Mustelidae family of carnivores. Cousins of the ferret include
the otter, weasel, mink, ermine, skunk and European polecat. An adult female weighs about 1-3 pounds; But the males
are larger and can weigh up to 3-5 pounds. Ferrets come in a variety of colors with Albinos (white with ruby eyes) being the
original color of pet ferrets. Other popular colors are sable (with raccoon-like mask, chocolate (brown), silver, and cinnamon--just
to name a few.
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