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The ferret is generally considered to be a domesticated version of Mustela putorius - Polecat. Adult ferret has a typical mustelid (Mustelidae - Weasels (Family)) body form, with comparatively small size, five toes per foot, short legs and a long body. It has a short head, with a short face and short rounded ears. The eyes are relatively small and are forward-facing. Stands with an arched back. The vertebral column is very flexible dorso-ventrally. The tail is long and is densely furred. Ferret have excellent hearing and senses of smell and taste. Their vision is poor relative to these but they have good binocular vision and good vision at low light levels. They react well to movement at mouse escape speeds. Ferret sleep for long periods (as much as 16 hours a day) but are very active when they are awake. Adult Colour Variations: The most distinct colour forms are the albino (also called English) and the polecat-marked fitch (sable), with black guard hairs. Vario...