1. Height/weight/general size informationFerrets have a typical Mustelid body-shape being long and slender. Their average length is about 50 cm including a 13-cm tail. Their pelage has various colorations including brown, black, white or mixed. They weigh between 0.7 kg to 2.0 kg.

2. An Explanation of significat or unique physical characteristicWith an average length of 15 inches (20 inducing the tail) and  weighing from one and a half pounds all the way up to 4 pounds, the ferret is a relatively small mammal. The male is normally much larger then the female and is the dominant sex. Thirty-six teeth are used to feed the carnivore (survive solely off meat, bones, fur etc) and are also its main defensive and offensive weapon. The fur can be yellow or a mixture of brown, black, white and other tones.

3. How the animal breatheThe causes for labored breathing, rapid breathing, or deep breathing in ferrets may include central nervous system diseases, shock, anemia, congestive heart failure, respiratory diseases, lack of oxygen (hypoxia) and related causes. Other common causes include: Anemia. Heartworm infection

4. How long the average animal of this species livesThe average ferret lives to be 6 or 7 years old.

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