Ferret

"ferret" is derived from the Latin furittus, meaning "little thief", a likely reference to the common ferret penchant for secreting away small items.
Ferret

Traditional interpretation

"ferret" is derived from the Latin furittus, meaning "little thief", a likely reference to the common ferret penchant for secreting away small items.

Ferrets spend 14–18 hours a day asleep and are most active around the hours of dawn and dusk, meaning they are crepuscular[11] If they are caged, they should be taken out daily to exercise and satisfy their curiosity; they need at least an hour and a place to play. territorial and like to burrow.

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Ferret is a Brain Area

Ferret represents the zona incerta, ventromedial (ZIVm). ZIVm is a center of curiosity, just like the ferret.

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Beth Sheridan

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