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Fast Answer: Is A Ferret A Carnivore

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In this piece, I’m going to discuss the subject of “Is A Ferret A Carnivore?”, and I’m going to do my best to cover as much ground as I possibly can in terms of information. The domestic ferret (Mustela putorious furo) is a strict carnivore , also referred to as an obligate carnivore. Its dentition … Read more

Do Black-footed Ferrets Only Eat Meat?

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One ferret may eat over 100 prairie dogs in a year, and scientists calculate that one ferret family needs more than 250 prairie dogs each year. The remainder of their diet includes mice, rats, ground squirrels, rabbits, birds and occasionally reptiles and insects. What kills black-footed ferrets? Habitat loss and the widespread shooting and poisoning … Read more