When frustrated or angry, they produce a hissing sound, like a cat, and they make squealing and whimpering vocalizations when wrestling. Domestic ferrets enjoy stealing and hiding objects, such as boots, socks, organizers, and keys. They have particular hiding places that they like and consider safe, and they will stash their booty there habitually. Their brain functions like that of a squirrel when it comes to recollection of their hiding spots. They are very clever and curious and quickly figure out mazes and other obstacles.
Ferrets move in a prancing fashion when running.
Habitat Domestic ferrets have become completely dependent on man and would only survive on their own for a couple of days. They are still used in this manner in some parts of the world, but are more common in the pet trade and in biomedical research. The scent of the domestic ferret keeps rodents away. Also, the domestic ferret shares many anatomical, metabolic, and physiological features with humans, which has promoted their use as an animal model. Domestic ferrets are used in biomedical research in a wide variety of studies including cardiopulmonary, neurological, and gastrointestinal research.