2007-02-19 14:54:17 · 9 answers · asked by tenn_ford_man 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
No.
Ferrets belong to order Carnivora (along with the canids - dogs, foxes, and relatives-, the ursids - bears-, the felids - cats big and small-, the mephitids - skunks- and other families). These are primarily meat-eating predators (with some exceptions),and they all have well-developed canine teeth and specialized cheek-teeth that work as knife blades, called carnassial teeth.
Within the Carnivora, ferrets belong to family Mustelidae, along with otters, badgers and relatives. These animals have long gracile bodies, relatively short legs, ears and snout, and are good climbers and swimmers. They have very dense and soft fur, and usually strong-smelling perianal glands.
See the information page from the Animal Diversity Web:
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Mustelidae.html
Although skunks used to be included in the same family, they are currently classified in a family of their own.
In contrast, rodents belong to a different order, the Rodentia. They have very large,ever-growing front teeth (incisors), but have absolutely no canine teeth. Rodents are primarily herbivorous.
2007-02-19 15:15:26 · answer #1 · answered by Calimecita 7 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Ferrets are from the weasel family individuals. in the event that they weren't domesticated, they might consume rodents, rabbits, and different small animals. Rodents tend to be greater scavingers, ferrets would be carnivors in the event that they have been out interior the wild. even though, ferrets have been domesticated for see you later that they are in a position to no longer stay to tell the story interior the wild.
2016-10-16 01:40:28 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No a ferret is related to the weasel, mink, and skunk. Rodent's have overgrown front incisors. Rats, mice, and Beavers are the most common rodents.
2007-02-19 20:35:54 · answer #3 · answered by Kenneth H 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. Rodents are characterized by ever-growing gliriform (chisel-like) incisors - i.e. beaver teeth.
Ferrets are Carnivores, with needle-sharp canines and shearing carnassial blades for molars.
They are also Mustelids, in the same family as weasels, wolverines, mink and badgers. Their closest relative is the skunk.
Definitely not rodents.
2007-02-19 15:15:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
a ferret is part of the weasel family.
2007-02-20 00:47:24 · answer #5 · answered by kmiriminx 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No it's from the Mustilidae family- the same as minks & skunks & weasels
2007-02-19 14:58:01 · answer #6 · answered by Catcanscratch 5 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2007-02-19 14:57:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 6⤋
Yes. Wait. No.
2007-02-19 14:57:44 · answer #8 · answered by laurie888 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋
yup
2007-02-19 14:57:12 · answer #9 · answered by scram 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋