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Ferrets come in many colours including brown, black, white, grey or mixed.
They are intelligent and very curious. Difficulty: Very Easy.

 

Rats, Minks, Weasels

Ferret young are called kits. As with many animals, the males are larger than the females. They measure 18-24 inches while the female range is 12-16 inches. The hob is also heavier. He can weigh 3-5 pounds while the jill weighs 1-3 pounds. Difficulty: Hard.

 

jenny, hobbett, kitten

Sugar gliders are also from Indonesia. Gliders are typically nocturnal creatures. They live in groups of about 20 to 40. They usually have gray fur, with a white belly, and a black stripe running down their bodies. They also have very long tails. The adults are about 11 inches long. They usually live about 15 years. My sister has two females, which she named Elphaba (Elfie), and Nessarose (Nessa). Difficulty: Hard.

 

China, Mexico, Canada

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

 

Muridae - Mice, Canidae - Dogs, Felidae - Cats

These pigs are affectionate and highly trainable. They are very smart and can learn many behaviours. On the other hand, they are always hungry and can figure out how to open fridges and cupboards. Difficulty: Very Easy.

 

Goat, Miniature brahma, Ox

In some parts of the world, ferrets are still used for rabbit hunting although most people keep them as pets. Ferrets, like their ancestors, like to burrow in the soil. The phrase 'ferret out' has to do with the ferret's hunting and burrowing habits. Difficulty: Hard.

 

hunting foxes, hunting squirrels, hunting snakes

 

.5-1.5 lbs, 1-2 lbs, 6-8 lbs

An African or Congo grey parrot is a life long commitment as they can live for 40-60 years. Very smart and gregarious, they like to learn words, phrases and tricks. They are herbivores and like fruit, nuts, flowers and occasionally insects. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Macaw, Hummingbird, Magpie

Sables have an all-brown body with a white, brown, or black face mask. White ferrets range from white to those with a yellowish tint. Occasionally white ferrets will have black spots located on the head. Difficulty: Hard.

 

gray point, silver point, sable

The glider's gestation period is about 16 days. Females will usually give birth to two joeys, sometimes one, and very rarely will they have three. After they are born the joeys will make their way into their mother's pouch where they will attach themselves to the nipple of the mother. After about two months they will emerge. They will cling to the mother using their tail. Difficulty: Hard.

 

kids, pinkies, younglings

The fur of a chinchilla is so dense that water has a hard time getting to their skin. The fur is beautifully coloured and very soft. They are not best for small children as they are fragile and can bite when mishandled or frightened. Difficulty: Very Easy.

 

Pangolins, Ferrets, Norway Rats

Ferrets are carnivorous and eat dried food in the form of pellets which are made up of of protein and vitamins. Most pet stores carry food especially created for ferrets. The pellets are smaller than those made for cats and dogs and have a higher protein content which ferrets require. Overfeeding ferrets, as with most animals, can cause weight gain, especially during the winter. Ferrets require plenty of water on hand to drink. Difficulty: Hard.

 

omnivore, herbivore, carnivore/herbivore

 

Feline distemper, Rabies, Parvo

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

 

Fairy, Gnome, Jenny

It's safer to have the ferret remain in its cage while sizing up and being sized up by a cat, dog, or both. Ferrets and dogs and cats will play together once they get used to each other. Difficulty: Average.

 

once the ferret starts producing sounds, taking the ferret outside its cage to see what happens, placing the dog or cat inside the cage with the ferret

You can put them in a bonding pouch. The gliders do not weigh very much so you can string this pouch around your neck. It is an easy way to access them for feeding and petting. And, they will get used to your scent. My sister has several of these pouches because the gliders tend to do their business in the pouches. Difficulty: Easy.

 

in your pants pocket, in your hands, in a plastic bag

Teeth in a ferret's mouth have four different purposes ranging from the large canines used for killing prey to small (2mm) teeth between the canines used for grooming. Other teeth are used for crushing and chewing its meals. Difficulty: Hard.

 

4, 14, 24

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

 

Pod, Den, Flock

The spines of the hedgehog are actually hairs that are stiffened with keratin, the same substance that makes up your fingernails. They are not poisonous, but they can hurt if you are not careful in handling your pet. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Squirrels, Spiny Anteater, Echidna

Ferrets are the domesticated descendants of European polecats. They belong to the genus mustela to which weasels also belong. Other mustelids include skunks, badgers, otters, martens, and minks. Difficulty: Hard.

 

felidae, rodentia, tapiridae

This is caused by high levels of estrogen produced during heat which supresses the production of red and white blood cells. This is irreversible and causes severe anemia, bleeding, and secondary infections. Difficulty: Hard.

 

distemper, cancer, heart disease

These are cute and playful pets that derive their name from the nectar that they prefer, though they will eat plants, insects, fruit and even small birds as well. They are very social and ideally an owner would have two or more. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Flying Squirrels, Opposums, Lemurs

The gland is located under the tail near the anus. Skunks are well known for giving off this scent. Although the scent is strong and pungent, it supposedly dissipates quickly. I've never stuck around long enough to put this to the test. Difficulty: Average.

 

above the mouth, none of these, above the tail

Preferably isoflurane Difficulty: Hard.

These small goats are very adaptable and can live in many different environments. They are good pets as they are quite hardy and will eat practically any vegetation. They are great at cleaning out thistles and blackberry bushes! Difficulty: Easy.

 

Pot Bellied Pig, Capybara, Shetland Pony

Males actually have two separate scent glands. One is on the bald spot on the top of their head and the other is on their chest. Difficulty: Hard.

 

under their arms, on their back, on the soles of their feet

 

90-95 F, 95-98 F, 105-110 F

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

 

Joey, Pup, Cub

Chameleons make good pets for experienced owners as they are a little harder to maintain that other lizards. The name is derived from the Greek and means "earth lion". They range in size from quite small at one inch, up to about 30 inches long.
Their primary diet is insects. Difficulty: Very Easy.

 

Iguanas, Basilisks, Alligators

With its black legs and feet, black-tipped tail, black mask and tan body, the black-footed ferret looks different from its European counterpart. The face is not as elongated while the body is more elongated. This ferret has become endangered due to disease and habitat loss, both contributing to its shrinking population. Difficulty: Hard.

 

black-spotted, ring-tailed, black-striped

Gliders have four fingers and an opposable thumb. They also have very sharp claws. Gliders have webbing between their arms and legs and this is what makes their gliding possible. When my sister first got her gliders, she had them in a bonding pouch. Well, needless to say they escaped. They were gliding all over the room, and it took a couple minutes to get them. If you are thinking about getting gliders it is probably a good idea not to turn on any ceiling fans when you are handling them. My sister will also make sure that the door to the restroom is closed so that they will not glide into the toilet. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Macropodidae, Rodentia, Sciuridae

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. Difficulty: Hard.

 

2-4 Years, 14-20 Years, 2 Months-1 Year

These pets aren't for everyone as they are large and very social, needing the companionship of at least one other capybara. Capybaras can grow up to 140 pounds. They are semi-aquatic and need a least a pool or pond to bathe in. On the good side, they are quite tame. Difficulty: Easy.

 

Beaver, Porcupine, Woolly Rat