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The ferret is considered the domesticated variant of the European polecat (Mustela putorius). It was domesticated at least 2,500 years ago to hunt rabbits.

They can reach 65 cm in length, of which about 45 cm correspond to the head and body together and 20 cm to the tail. Their weight can reach 1.5 kg. Their body is very elongated, cylindrical, and highly flexible. The head is triangular, broad at the back and somewhat flattened on top, tapering toward the front. The snout is short but pointed. They have well-developed, sharp canine teeth. The ears are very wide, short, and rounded, and barely protrude above the fur. A long neck and short legs stand out in their morphology. Males are somewhat larger and heavier than females.

Although their coloration varies between individuals, generally the upper parts and flanks are brown to a greater or lesser degree, with some areas on the flanks and thighs that are creamy gray and variable in extent. In captivity, a wide variety of colors can be found due to selective breeding.