There are no wild or feral populations of ferrets in the U.S. Domestic Ferrets can be a pet. Domestic Ferrets can climb and can be trained. When they are in the wild they eat rodents. When they are in the zoo they eat ground meat and rodents. They hunt for ferret treats and if they have a friend they just ambush them.
Ferrets are nocturnal.
They have short furry legs, long snouts, small eyes, and a black face. They have flexible bodies for climbing down and up tunnels. They live for about 10 years. The Domestic Ferret is the fastest growing in population for a pet. They are used as a pet just like a cat or a dog.