Taxonomy
Lockhart, Michael. Black-footed Ferret. 2010. Flickr. Web. 16 Nov. 2014.<https://www.flickr.com/photos/usfwsmtnprairie/5244106199/>
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Appearance
Weight: 1.4-2.5 lbs
Length: 19-24 in (5-6 in tail) Physical Characteristics:
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Hover over to the different parts of the ferret to examine its unique features.
Black Footed Ferret. N.d. Arizona Game and Fish Department. Web. <http://www.azgfd.gov/w_c/blackfooted_ferret.shtml>.
Amsel, Sheri. Black Footed-Ferret Mustela Nigripes. N.d. Exploring Nature Educational Resource. Web. 11 Dec. 2014. <http://www.exploringnature.org/db/detail.php?dbID=43&detID=1060>.
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Mating, Breeding and Rearing
Black-footed Ferrets Reintroduced. 2009. Saskatchewan, Canada. Animal Fact Guide. Web. 16 Nov. 2014. <http://www.animalfactguide.com/2009/10/black-footed-ferrets-reintroduced/>.
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Mating Season: March-April
Litter Size: 3-5 kits Gestation: 6 Weeks Facts:
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