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10 Average Questions about Ferrets

How much do you know about the domestic ferret?

A multiple-choice quiz by lothruin. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
lothruin

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
7,408

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
7003

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 98 (3/10), Guest 110 (4/10), Guest 208 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Of which taxonomical family is the domestic ferret a member? Hint

Mustelidae - Weasels

Canidae - Dogs

Muridae - Mice

Felidae - Cats

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following is NOT a relative of the ferret? Hint

Rat

Stoat

Mink

Otter

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which of the following US states is it illegal to own the domestic ferret as a pet? Hint

California

Alabama

Nebraska

Florida

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is a spayed female ferret often called? Hint

Sprite

Gnome

Fairy

Jenny

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is a group of ferrets called (A Pride of Lions, a -blank- of ferrets.)? Hint

Business

Den

Pod

Flock

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following is NOT accepted color terminology for the domestic ferret (This question utilizes the American Ferret Association's color chart.)? Hint

Albino

Chocolate

Sable

Golden

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following is NOT an accepted marking terminology for the domestic ferret (Again, I am using the AFA color chart.)? Hint

Blaze

Spotted

Panda

Mitts

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is a baby domestic ferret, either gender, called? Hint

Cub

Joey

Kit

Pup

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the life span of the domestic ferret? Hint

2-4 Years

6-10 Years

14-20 Years

2 Months-1 Year

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following is NOT true of proper captive ferret care? Hint

Ferrets LOVE, and need, toys to stay healthy.

Ferrets are too stupid to learn tricks.

Ferrets can be litter-trained.

Ferrets sleep on average 16 hours per day.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Of which taxonomical family is the domestic ferret a member?

Answer: Mustelidae - Weasels

The correct taxonomical name of the domestic ferret is Mustela furo, sometimes called Mustela putorius furo.

2. Which of the following is NOT a relative of the ferret?

Answer: Rat

Other relatives of the domestic ferret include weasels, polecats, badgers, and of course, the black-footed ferret. The rat is a member of the family Rodentia, members of which most commonly serve as food for the wild relatives of the ferret.

3. In which of the following US states is it illegal to own the domestic ferret as a pet?

Answer: California

The California Fish and Game Department still lists the domestic ferret as a wild animal. In California, it is illegal to own any wild animal as a pet.

4. What is a spayed female ferret often called?

Answer: Sprite

Whole, or un-fixed female ferrets are known as Jills. Whole males are Hobs. Fixed male ferrets are called Gibs.

5. What is a group of ferrets called (A Pride of Lions, a -blank- of ferrets.)?

Answer: Business

If you have ever seen more than one ferret together, you will know why this is often pronounced 'Busy-ness' by ferret lovers.

6. Which of the following is NOT accepted color terminology for the domestic ferret (This question utilizes the American Ferret Association's color chart.)?

Answer: Golden

The AFA's excepted color chart includes the following colors: Albino, Black, Black Sable, Champaigne, Chocolate, Cinnamon, Dark-Eyed White, and Sable. Every once in a while you might run into a silver, usually silver sable ferret.

7. Which of the following is NOT an accepted marking terminology for the domestic ferret (Again, I am using the AFA color chart.)?

Answer: Spotted

A Blaze has a white stripe running from the mask, between the ears to the shoulders. A Panda has a white head, including the neck and throat. Mitts are white feet or toes.

8. What is a baby domestic ferret, either gender, called?

Answer: Kit

What can I say about Kits? They are one of the cutest things on the planet.

9. What is the life span of the domestic ferret?

Answer: 6-10 Years

The ferret's average life span is 6-10 years. However, unless well cared-for, most ferrets will get into trouble far before their natural life would have ended. Because of their natural curiosity and fearlessness, and because they are small and like to snuggle in blankets, couches, etc., they can be prone to accidents.

10. Which of the following is NOT true of proper captive ferret care?

Answer: Ferrets are too stupid to learn tricks.

Ferrets are perhaps more intelligent than either cats or dogs, and can be taught tricks. However, because their attention span is often somewhat limited, and whose wouldn't be with so many things to do, see, smell, and play with, they may not always be interested in performing those tricks.

Source: Author lothruin

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