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10 Fun Ferret Facts You Didn’t Know

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Ferrets Have Been Domesticated for Over 2,000 Years: Ferrets were originally domesticated by the ancient Egyptians and Romans for hunting small game like rabbits.

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Ferrets Sleep a Lot: Ferrets are known for their sleep habits, often sleeping 14 to 18 hours a day.

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They Love to Steal and Hide Things: Ferrets have a natural instinct to hoard, often stealing small objects like keys

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Ferrets Have a Playful Nature: Known for their energetic and curious personalities, ferrets love to explore, dig, and play.

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Ferrets Have a Unique Communication Style: Ferrets make a variety of sounds to communicate, including "dooking"

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Ferrets Can Be Trained: Similar to cats, ferrets can be litter trained. They are intelligent animals and can learn tricks, respond to their names

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Ferrets Have a Short Lifespan: Unfortunately, ferrets have a relatively short lifespan, typically living between 6 to 10 years.

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Ferrets Are Illegal in Some Places: Despite their popularity as pets, ferrets are illegal in certain areas, such as California and Hawaii

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