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The Ultimate Ferrets Quiz | Animals

A few facts for those that love ferrets.

A multiple-choice quiz by sapphm. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
sapphm

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
28,568

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3290

Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (6/10), negolas (4/10), Guest 2 (2/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following is not a recognized ferret color? Hint

Champagne

Silver

Tan

Chocolate

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Question 2 of 10

2. How much does the average adult male ferret weigh? Hint

.5-1.5 lbs

2-5 lbs

1-2 lbs

6-8 lbs

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Question 3 of 10

3. Do wood shavings make good bedding for a ferret?

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the most important vaccine a ferret receives? Hint

Parvo

Feline distemper

Canine distemper

Rabies

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many teeth will you find in a ferret's mouth? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the common cause of death of unspayed female ferrets? Hint

heart disease

distemper

aplastic anemia

cancer

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which type of anesthetic should be used on a ferret: gas, or injection?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is a ferret's normal body temperature? Hint

90-95 F

105-110 F

95-98 F

100-103 F

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Question 9 of 10

9. Ferrets were once used for rabbit hunting, true or false?

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which is NOT in the same family as the ferret? Hint

Badgers

Otters

Polecats

Rats

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is not a recognized ferret color?

Answer: Tan

2. How much does the average adult male ferret weigh?

Answer: 2-5 lbs

3. Do wood shavings make good bedding for a ferret?

Answer: No

Cedar has been associated with allergies and respiratory problems in some animals, and pine and other woods also produce a lot of dust. Using wood shavings is an unnecessary risk.

4. What is the most important vaccine a ferret receives?

Answer: Canine distemper

5. How many teeth will you find in a ferret's mouth?

Answer: 34

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.

6. What is the common cause of death of unspayed female ferrets?

Answer: aplastic anemia

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.

7. Which type of anesthetic should be used on a ferret: gas, or injection?

Answer: gas

Preferably isoflurane

8. What is a ferret's normal body temperature?

Answer: 100-103 F

9. Ferrets were once used for rabbit hunting, true or false?

Answer: True

10. Which is NOT in the same family as the ferret?

Answer: Rats

Ferrets are a member of the Mustelidae family (Mustela furo).

Source: Author sapphm

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