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The ferret ( Mustela furo) is a small, domesticated species belonging to the family Mustelidae. The ferret is most likely a domesticated form of the wild European polecat ( Mustela putorius ), as evidenced by the ferret's ability to interbreed with European polecats and produce hybrid offspring.
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In Spring 2017 we launched Scotland’s first fact-checking service, Ferret Fact Service. Ferret Fact Service checks claims from politicians, public figures and organisations about issues affecting Scotland. Viral claims, hoaxes and memes are also fact-checked. The project was initially made possible by funding from the Google Digital News Initiative...
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Description of the Ferret. Ferrets look a little like chubby weasels. They have long bodies, short legs, small ears, and small heads. Their coats come in several shades of brown, and their faces are cream colored. They have a patch of darker fur around their eyes that looks like a mask.
Ferret. The ferret ( Mustela furo) is a small, domesticated species belonging to the family Mustelidae. The ferret is most likely a domesticated form of the wild European polecat ( Mustela putorius ), as evidenced by the ferret's ability to interbreed with European polecats and produce hybrid offspring.
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