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"The Ferret was imported into Europe from Africa, and was well known to the Romans, being anciently employed, as it still is, in catching rabbits."

Ferret

"The Ferret was imported into Europe from Africa, and was well known to the Romans, being anciently…

The ferret (Mustela putorius furo) is a carnivorous mammal in the Mustelidae family of weasels.

Ferret in the Wild

The ferret (Mustela putorius furo) is a carnivorous mammal in the Mustelidae family of weasels.

"The mink has a long slender body, the color varying in different species, is generally dark brown, with a light spot under the throat. When seen in the woods or fields the animal appears black, and hence "black as a mink" is a proverbial expression among us." — S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Mink

"The mink has a long slender body, the color varying in different species, is generally dark brown,…

This genus includes the weasels, as well as the polecat, and ferret.

Polecat

This genus includes the weasels, as well as the polecat, and ferret.

An animal of the genus Mustela, having a long slender body, short legs, long slender tail, and light colored fur.

Weasel

An animal of the genus Mustela, having a long slender body, short legs, long slender tail, and light…